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These 20 recipes are my favorite one pot meals to make for dinner. One pan recipes are definitely some of the most popular pages on my blog, and for good reason! Cooking everything in the same dish not only saves you the hassle of washing dishes but it also lets all the flavors of the dish marry. Lots of skillet dinners, pasta, chicken and rice, cozy soups and sheet pan dinners.
What makes these recipes healthier:
- High in protein, fiber and micronutrients (balanced, complete meals)
- Every recipe can be easily made dairy free
- Many vegan/vegetarian options with plant based proteins
AND they’re rated 4.5 stars and above. They’re also ready in under an hour and work for meal prep. One pot dinners are my favorite meals to cook and eat so I had fun putting this together. I hope you enjoy!
One Pot Chicken Shawarma and Rice
Spiced chicken thighs, fluffy fragrant rice and chickpeas cook together in one skillet with lemon, garlic and warm Shawarma-inspired spices for an easy one-pot dinner.
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Herby Beef and Rice Skillet
This quick and easy Herby Beef and Rice Skillet comes together in one pan in under 30 minutes. Fluffy rice and browned ground beef tossed with sweet peas, green olives, and plenty of fresh herbs, then finished with a squeeze of lemon.
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One Pot Tuscan Pasta
This flavorful One Pot Tuscan Pasta is the easiest weeknight dinner! Loaded with sun-dried tomatoes, ground chicken or turkey, Italian herbs, baby spinach, it comes togteher in under 30 minutes and requires barely any cleanup!
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One Pot Curry Rice and Beef
This One Pot Curry Beef and Rice is warm and comforting with ground beef, curry spices and fragrant basmati rice. Everything cooks together in a single pot in just about 30 minutes. Finished with sweet peas, fresh cilantro, and a spoonful of yogurt, this easy weeknight dinner is healthy, budget-friendly, and perfect for busy nights when you want real food without extra effort.
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Cabbage and Sausage Sheet Pan
Cabbage, kielbasa sausage, yukon gold potatoes and apple all roast on the same sheet pan with a sweet and savory maple dijon vinaigrette. Perfect for a simple fall or winter dinner in under an hour.
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Moroccan-Spiced Chicken and Couscous Skillet
This Moroccan-Spiced Chicken and Couscous Skillet is perfect for any night of the week! Juicy pan-seared chicken thighs with chewy pearl couscous, chickpeas and dates. Everything comes together in one pot and makes for delicious leftovers!
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One Pot French Onion Pasta
Rich and creamy One Pot French Onion Pasta with sweet caramelized onions, cremini mushrooms and orecchiette.
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Weeknight Wonton Soup
This easy Wonton Soup recipe is made in one pot with your favorite frozen wontons or potstickers. Ready in less than 20 minutes and perfect for a comforting weeknight meal!
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Turmeric Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup
This Turmeric Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup is cozy and healing with a creamy lime-spiked coconut broth, tender poached chicken breasts, spinach and noodles. Optionally top with crispy fried shallots for a comforting one pot meal in under an hour.
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Spiced Mushroom Chicken and Rice Skillet
This Spiced Mushroom Chicken and Rice is made in one skillet in less than an hour! Chicken thighs are marinated and seared before baking with sticky rice, scallions, garlic and soy sauce.
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One Pot Harissa Pasta Bolognese
This One Pot Harissa Pasta Bolognese is the coziest weeknight dinner with barely any cleanup! The pasta noodles cook directly in a sweet and fragrant harissa-spiked tomato sauce with ground beef and toasted spices. Dairy-free, pantry friendly and so delicious!
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Falafel-Spiced Chickpeas and Potatoes
These Falafel-Spiced Chickpeas and Potatoes are tossed with a flavorful spice blend, garlic and olive oil then baked in the oven until melt-in-your-mouth tender. Served over a quick cucumber dill yogurt sauce with warm flatbread.
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Sheet Pan Gochujang Chicken Bowls
Sweet and sticky gochujang marinated chicken tenders with caramelized carrots baked on one sheet pan for easy cleanup. Serve over rice with smashed cucumbers and a quick two ingredient kimchi mayo for a delicious, balanced weeknight dinner.
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Creamy Rice with Greens and Bacon Breadcrumbs
Creamy rice with baby spinach and kale, chickpeas and parmesan. Topped with crispy bacon breadcrumbs for an easy, comforting winter meal.
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Chipotle Peach Baked Beans
These Chipotle Peach Baked beans are the perfect addition to any summer dinner or barbecue! They're sweet and smoky a little spicy kick.
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Jammy Onion and Miso Beans
Sweet and jammy caramelized onions, cannelini beans and savory miso paste all simmered togther for a simple one pot meal in under an hour.
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Spinach Artichoke Orzo with Lemony Breadcrumbs
This easy Spinach Artichoke Orzo recipe is packed with marinated artichoke hearts and nutritious baby spinach. Topped with crunchy lemon breadcrtumbs. So delicious and it all comes togther in one pot so cleanup is a breeze!
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Chipotle Baked Cod with Jammy Peppers
This smoky Chipotle Baked Cod comes together in one baking dish with sweet marinated bell peppers, shallots and garlic.
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One Pot Sun Dried Tomato Farro
This One-Pot Sun Dried Tomato Farro is loaded with sweet cherry tomatoes, nutty whole grains and fresh basil. So cozy, easy to make and bursting with flavor!
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Burst Cherry Tomato Chicken and Rice Skillet
The easiest one pan dinner with crispy skin chicken thighs, flavorful seasoned rice and burst cherry tomatoes. Satisfying but still pretty healthy, perfect for a special occasion or just a weeknight meal.
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