5 Easy & Delicious One-Pot Recipes You Need to Try

One-pot meals are the ultimate way to simplify your life and create easy, delicious dinners that everyone will love. These five recipes are perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends when you want to spend less time in the kitchen and more time relaxing with your family.

1. One-Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta

This creamy tomato pasta is the ultimate comfort food. It’s quick and easy to make, and you only need one pot to get it done.

• Ingredients:
• 1 pound spaghetti
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups water
• Fresh basil, chopped (for topping)
• Instructions:
• Combine all ingredients in a large pot, except for the basil. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes until the pasta is tender and the sauce is thickened.
• Top with fresh basil and serve.

2. One-Pot Beef Stroganoff

This classic dish gets a one-pot makeover that makes it even easier to prepare. It’s creamy, comforting, and perfect for a cold night.

• Ingredients:
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 8 ounces egg noodles
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Chopped parsley (for topping)
• Instructions:
• In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain any excess fat.
• Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
• Add the cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, and egg noodles. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes until the noodles are tender.
• Stir in the sour cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Top with chopped parsley and serve.

3. One-Pot Chicken and Rice Casserole

This hearty casserole is full of flavor and perfect for feeding a crowd. It’s got all the classic flavors of chicken and rice in one easy-to-make dish.

• Ingredients:
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
• Instructions:
• In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the chicken over medium-high heat. Remove from pot and set aside.
• Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
• Add the cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, rice, thyme, and reserved chicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
• Top with shredded cheese and serve.

4. One-Pot Chili Mac and Cheese

This twist on classic mac and cheese is spicy, hearty, and perfect for a cozy night in. It’s got all the flavors of your favorite chili in one easy-to-make dish.

• Ingredients:
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can tomato sauce
• 2 cups beef broth
• 8 ounces elbow macaroni
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Instructions:
• In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain any excess fat.
• Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
• Add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato sauce, beef broth, elbow macaroni, chili powder, and cumin. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes until the pasta is cooked through.
• Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve hot.

5. One-Pot Lemon Chicken and Rice

This light and bright dish is perfect for a sunny day. It’s full of flavor and easy to make in just one pot.

• Ingredients:
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for topping)
• Instructions:
• In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the chicken over medium-high heat. Remove from pot and set aside.
• Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
• Add the chicken broth, rice, lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, and reserved chicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Top with fresh parsley and serve.

There you have it – five delicious one-pot meals that are perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Whether you’re in the mood for something creamy, spicy, or light and bright, there’s a recipe here for you. Give them a try and see how easy and delicious one-pot cooking can be!