Do you need a quick and simple dinner idea with minimal clean-up? Try these easy and stress-free one-pot dinner recipes for busy weeknights at home.
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Dinner time can be crazy, and the last thing you want to do after a busy day is spend all your time in the kitchen preparing an elaborate dinner. You want something quick and easy to prepare, with simple ingredients that you know your whole family will love.
When I sit down to plan my meals for the week, easy meals like one-pot dinners are always at the top of my list. That is why I decided to round up some of the best one-pot dinner recipes to share with you, just in case you need a little dinner inspiration this week as well.
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Why One-Pot Dinners Are the Best Meals for Busy Weeknights
There is no question that one-pot dinners are easy meals to make, but here are a few more reasons they deserve a spot on your meal plan:
- Most use simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry.
- Many one-pot recipes can be made in as little as 30 minutes.
- Super easy clean-up, as everything is cooked in one pot or skillet.
- Makes cooking dinner a breeze (and who doesn’t want that?)
Easy and Stress-Free One-Pot Dinner Recipes
You will find 52 easy one-pot dinners that consist of beef, chicken, sausage, seafood, and pasta recipes. Simple and quick recipes to make weeknight dinners stress-free.
One-Pot Dinners With Chicken
Chicken dinners are a must in my meal plan every week. They are a family favorite! These delicious one-pot chicken dinners include everything from cheesy chicken broccoli rice to chicken mozzarella pasta.
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Bites with Bri
The Best Dutch Oven Chicken and Rice
This Cajun One Pot Chicken & Rice comes together in about 30 minutes and is made with simple ingredients. Since everything is cooked in the same skillet, every bite is loaded with flavor. The chicken thighs are juicy and tender.
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Together as Family
One Pot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice
Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice is an easy dinner recipe that is made in one pot on the stove. With only 6 simple ingredients like chicken, broccoli, rice, chicken broth, and cheddar cheese, it can be on the table in just 30 minutes.
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Bless This Meal
One Pot Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice
One Pot Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice is cozy, rich, and flavorful. The chicken and rice are cooked in one pot with creamy flavors of lemon, herb, and dill.
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Food Exit Recipes
Chicken and Shrimp Fried Rice
If you’re craving a homemade, restaurant-quality meal, this easy chicken and shrimp fried rice is a must-try for a quick protein rich dinner!
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Recipes Simple
One Pot Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowls
These chicken teriyaki rice bowls are a complete meal in one pan. They have protein, fiber, vegetables and lots of flavor. Everything cooks in one pot for easy cleanup!
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Joyous Apron
Chicken and Orzo (Easy One-Pot Meal)
This delicious One-Pot Chicken and Orzo is a quick, cozy dinner meal ready in under 30 minutes! Juicy chicken, orzo pasta, celery, carrots, and onions are cooked in a thick chicken broth.
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Modern Honey
Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Orzo
Creamy Chicken Broccoli Orzo made with sauteed chicken, fresh broccoli, and orzo pasta in a cheesy sauce. This easy Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Orzo Skillet 30-minute meal is creamy and delicious!
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Barley & Sage
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo Recipe
This one-pan creamy Tuscan chicken orzo is an easy and filling weeknight dinner that comes together in about 30 minutes! With pan-seared chicken breasts, orzo pasta, sundried tomatoes, spinach, and fresh basil in a creamy sauce, it'll be your new favorite Italian-inspired meal!
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Cheerful Cook
Marry Me Chicken Orzo
Marry Me Chicken Orzo is the kind of easy and cozy dinner that turns an ordinary weeknight into something special. With juicy chicken, creamy orzo, and a rich Parmesan sauce, this dish feels like pure comfort made simple.
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Lauren From Scratch
One Pot Cajun Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo
One pot cajun chicken and broccoli alfredo is an easy and satisfying dinner. Creamy, delicious, and ready in 1 hour.
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Ambitious Foodie
The Best Chicken Mozzarella Pasta
This Chicken Mozzarella Pasta recipe is the perfect weeknight dinner. It features one of the best homemade creamy pasta sauces, a sun-dried tomato, shredded mozzarella cheese, and a mix of spices to kick things up a bit.
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I Heart Naptime
One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta
This chicken parmesan pasta is made in one pot with chicken, marinara sauce, pasta and cheese. An easy go-to dinner ready in 30 minutes!
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A Cedar Spoon
One Pot Chicken Enchilada Pasta
One Pot Chicken Enchilada Pasta takes your favorite enchiladas and turns it into a quick and easy pasta dish the whole family will love.
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Two Sisters Mix It Up
Easy Tomato Basil Chicken Chili (One-Pot Dinner)
Easy tomato basil chicken chili made in one pot with beans and corn. A quick, hearty 30-minute weeknight dinner recipe.
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The Heirloom Pantry
Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Pomodoro
Mozzarella-Stuffed Chicken Pomodoro is a delectable one-pan 30-minute meal for the whole family! It features juicy, well-seasoned chicken stuffed with pesto and mozzarella, then cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce.
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100 Days of Real Food
Chicken & Veggie Teriyaki Skillet
This easy one-skillet chicken teriyaki is filled with bold flavors! It comes together in just 30 minutes, and it is great for the whole family.
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The Fresh Cooky
One Pan Tuscan Chicken in Parmesan Cream Sauce
Make this restaurant quality Creamy Tuscan Chicken in a garlic parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach. A copycat Olive Garden one skillet meal, ready in 30 minutes or less!
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Cooking Up Memories
One-Pot Chicken Fajita Skillet
This easy one-pot Chicken Fajita Skillet dinner is perfect for a quick weeknight supper. Serve with warm soft or corn tortillas.
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The Feathered Nester
Creamy Gnocchi Chicken
This creamy gnocchi chicken is an easy one-skillet meal with tender gnocchi, juicy chicken & a rich sauce—perfect for busy weeknights!
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One Pot Dinners With Beef
Hearty beef recipes and ground beef dinners are super satisfying for a weeknight dinner and so easy to make, as many can be made in about 30 minutes. These one-pot beef recipes include beef stroganoff, taco pasta, American goulash, and more.
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I Heart Eating
Ground Beef Burrito Skillet
Ground beef burrito skillet has all of the flavors of a ground beef burrito in an easy, one-skillet dinner. This quick recipe is ready in just 30 minutes!
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Sugar Salt Magic
Taco Pasta
This one-pot taco pasta is rich in flavor, perfectly cheesy, and on the table in under 30 minutes! This family favorite, full of Mexican flavor, is all made in just one pan.
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The Forked Spoon
Easy Goulash Recipe (One-Pot)
American Goulash is an easy, one-pot, classic comfort food made with ground beef, tomatoes, and macaroni noodles. This irresistible Goulash Recipe is guaranteed to win over even the pickiest eaters!
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iFoodReal
Easy One Pot Spaghetti Recipe
One-Pot Spaghetti is quick, easy, and on your table in about 30 minutes. Amazing flavor and minimal cleanup, perfect for a busy weeknight meal!
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Sugar & Snap Peas
Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet (One Pot)
On the nights that you need to make a warm and filling meal for your family, but you're short on time and don't want to dirty a bunch of dishes, you need to make this Cheeseburger Skillet Recipe! A cheeseburger pasta skillet contains macaroni shells, ground beef, lots of cheese, ketchup, and mustard, and truly is made all in one pan!
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xoxoBella
Taco Macaroni and Cheese
Taco macaroni and cheese is a simple 30-minute meal that you can make in one pot. South-of-the-border flavors combine with cream cheese and pasta to make this hearty dish. It’s a brand new take on classic mac ‘n cheese.
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Fresh Water Peaches
Easy One Pot Lasagna Soup
One Pot Lasagna Soup is one of the easiest dinner recipes you'll ever make! It takes about 40 minutes from start to finish. Plus, this recipe is made with only a few simple ingredients and contains no gluten or dairy!
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Mindy's Cooking Obsession
One Pot Pasta e Fagioli
Craving Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli? Try this one-pot recipe with ditalini pasta and lean ground beef. A delicious and hassle-free dinner option for busy nights.
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Trop Rockin
Easy Taco Soup - One Pot Dinner
Taco Soup brings all the flavor of your favorite taco in a warm, hearty bow that’s ready in under one hourl. This easy soup is a one-pot meal made for busy weeknights or cool evenings.
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Related:30 Cozy and Delicious Soup Recipes
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Chef Savvy
One Pan Meatball Stroganoff
One Pan Meatball Stroganoff. Tender meatballs, egg noodles, and mushrooms tossed in a creamy, rich sauce. A quick and delicious dinner that is ready in under 30 minutes!
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30
Living Chirpy
Ground Beef and Broccoli
This ground beef and broccoli is a quick, one-pan dinner made with simple ingredients and a lightly sweetened soy-ginger sauce.
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Join Your Life
Cabbage Roll Casserole with Ground Beef and Rice
This one-pan cabbage roll casserole has all the taste of traditional cabbage rolls without the rolling. Ground beef, rice, and cabbage baked together in 55 minutes!
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The Food Blog
Steak & Asparagus Stir Fry Recipe
This delicious steak and asparagus stir-fry is loaded with healthy veggies and takes just 20 minutes from start to finish.
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Delightful Plate
Asian Steak Bites and Potatoes
This Asian steak bites recipe features tender and juicy beef steak alongside golden-brown potatoes, creating a hearty and flavorful one-pan meal.
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Pasta One Pot Dinners
One of our favorite things to make for dinner is pasta recipes, and these one-pot pasta dinners don’t disappoint. You will find everything from lemon pasta to creamy Cajun shrimp pasta that is simple to make and delicious.
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Lemons & Zest
Easy Creamy One-Pot Pasta
This is the easiest Creamy One-Pot Pasta you will ever make! Less than 10 minutes to prep, ready in 30 minutes, and as easy as tossing everything in the pot and stirring. Dinner doesn't get any easier, or tastier than this creamy, parmesan pasta!
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Love From the Oven
Lemon Pasta
One Pot Lemon Pasta is an insanely easy and flavor-packed dinner that can be ready and on the table in only 15 minutes! A creamy, lemon-flavored sauce perfectly coats al dente pasta and is garnished with some fresh herbs, making this a dish to die for.
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J Cooking Odyssey
Quick One Pot Pasta with Ricotta and Lemon
This one pot lemon ricotta pasta is a simple 15 minute recipe. The easy sauce is made from ricotta, lemon, garlic and vegetarian parmesan.
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Curry Trail
One Pot French Onion Pasta
One pot French onion pasta is a rich, creamy, filling pasta dish reminiscent of French onion soup. If you love French onion soup, you will love this slightly creamy, delicious onion pasta. Sweet and robust flavors of caramelized onion with garlic and mushrooms, fresh thyme, and Parmesan cheese make it delicious!
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Dancing Through the Rain
Creamy Garlic Pasta Shells - A One-Pot Recipe
There’s no denying that this Creamy Garlic Pasta is both delicious and flavorful! Made with white cheese, garlic, and pasta, it’s the perfect one-pot dish for everyone!
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Sprig and Spoon
Easy One-Pot Mushroom Pasta with Parmesan and Spinach
This one-pot garlic parmesan pasta with mushrooms and spinach is a delightfully creamy dish that is so easy to make! It has a savory, rich flavor and comes together in 30 minutes for a delicious weeknight meal.
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Happy Veggie Kitchen
One Pot Tortellini with Mushrooms
The best creamy mushroom tortellini recipe for busy weeknights! Everything cooks in one pan for minimal washing up, while a few key ingredients transform this from basic to restaurant-level.
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Get Inspired Everyday!
Creamy One Pot Caprese Pasta
This Creamy One-Pot Caprese Pasta is gluten-free and comes together quickly, making it the perfect meal to make on busy nights.
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42
One Pot Only
Turkey Spaghetti
This one-pot ground turkey spaghetti is just the recipe you need on a busy weeknight! Made with simple ingredients from your pantry, this turkey spaghetti recipe is quick, flavorful, and easy to make.
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Belle of the Kitchen
One Pot Italian Sausage Pasta
Italian Sausage Pasta is made in one pot and is a family favorite. Garlic, onions, sausage, and tomatoes are paired with delicious spaghetti, then all drenched in a creamy sauce and topped with gooey cheese!
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Blackberry Babe
Cajun Pasta Skillet
A super fast and easy skillet dinner with andouille sausage, penne pasta, and a spicy cream sauce.
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Haute and Healthy Living
One-Pot Lemon and Garlic Shrimp Pasta {20 Minutes}
Get dinner on the table quickly with this one-pot healthy lemon and garlic shrimp pasta. This delicious recipe can be made in just 20 minutes!
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Two Healthy Kitchens
One-Pot Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta
This ultra-easy Cajun Shrimp Pasta recipe features tender, succulent shrimp in a flavorful cream sauce. But unlike many other recipes, this version leverages the one-pot method and some clever ingredients to create all those popular, restaurant-quality Cajun flavors quickly … easily … and MUCH more nutritiously, too!
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Small Town Woman
One Skillet Lasagna
This one-skillet lasagna combines Italian sausage, onion, garlic, and lasagna noodles all cooked up in marinara sauce and topped with ricotta cheese and mozzarella cheese.
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More Quick One-Pot Recipes
Find easy one-pot recipes with sausage and seafood that are the perfect family dinner ideas for busy nights.
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Cook Dinner Tonight
Sausage Potato Skillet
Sausage potato skillet is an easy, skillet dinner that combines sausage, potatoes, and veggies in a one tasty one pot dish!
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49
Maria's Mixing Bowl
One Pot Sausage Pasta
This one-pot sausage pasta is as rich, meaty, and cheesy as it is easy! Pasta, smoked sausage, cheese, and a creamy sauce that's perfect for busy weeknights.
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Little Nomads Recipes
One-Pot Sausage Rice with Pepper
This easy one-pot recipe brings the flavors of paella to your dinner table. Loaded with pork sausage, bell peppers, and smoky paprika, it's the perfect weeknight meal.
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Craving Something Healthy
One-Pan Salmon and Rice with Lemon & Herbs
This tasty, one-pan salmon and rice dinner is moist, flavorful, and full of bright lemon and herb flavors.
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Dizzy Busy and Hungry
One Pot Rice and Beans
This one-pot rice and beans with tasty veggies is an easy, healthy meal that's super affordable with simple ingredients.
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There you go! The best quick and easy one-pot dinner recipes to add to your meal plan this week (or month). Keep in mind that although these one-pot dinners are made in either a pot or a skillet, one-pot meals can also include slow cooker meals, casseroles, instant pot dinners, air fryer recipes, and sheet pan dinners.
I hope you found some inspiration! Enjoy!
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