100+ Best One Pot Dinner Ideas (Easy Family Recipes)

This gnocchi and sausage recipe with creamy tomato is an easy meal for a busy weeknight. This one-pan meal is a healthy comfort food.

This chicken broccoli alfredo recipe is made with broccoli, creamy alfredo sauce, pasta, garlic, and chicken breasts. It's the perfect meal.

This Italian soup recipe made with spicy Italian sausage, tortellini, and fresh vegetables is a delicious creamy soup your whole family will love.

This delicious chicken zucchini casserole recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and picky eaters alike. It's a great way to get your veggies.

This roasted red pepper and tomato soup recipe made from scratch with fresh tomatoes and red bell peppers for an amazing garden fresh taste.

This healthy chicken enchilada recipe is an easy one-pot meal made in a skillet. It's perfect as an easy weeknight dinner or on a busy night.

This Puerto Rican chicken soup recipe (aka asopao de pollo) has all the ingredients to make the perfect comfort food. Enjoy it as is or with a side of white rice.

This dairy free Zuppa Toscana is a delicious and easy-to-make hearty soup. It's a slight twist of the traditional Zuppa Toscana.

This vegetable beef barley soup recipe is the perfect comfort food filled with hearty vegetables and tender beef.

This cajun chicken alfredo recipe is an easy to make delicious meal for the whole family. Cajun spices and tender chicken are a delicious pair

This unstuffed cabbage recipe is an easy way to make traditional cabbage rolls without a lot of work. These deconstructed cabbage rolls cook up easily all in one large pot making it the perfect recipe for busy weeknights

This mushroom sausage recipe is a delicious one-pot meal that cooks up in a large skillet and is perfect for busy weeknights. Ready in 30 minutes

This sun-dried tomato pesto pasta salad is so easy to make. This easy side dish is a crowd pleaser and can be made with just 4 ingredients and in under 20 minutes.

This Easy Sausage Casserole is certain to become a favorite. With vegetables and beans included in this family-friendly, one-pot meal, you require little more than some crusty bread to serve with it. This is a go-to hearty meal, which is comforting and full of Mediterranean flavors.

Spanish Rice and Beans uses pantry staples to create a nutritious, flavorful one pot meal. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and so simple to make, this rice and beans recipe will become a staple.

This One Pot Lasagna Soup is ready in under an hour by cooking the noodles directly in the broth! Made with canned tomatoes, so you can make it all year round.

This easy one-pot vegetarian borscht recipe only takes 30 minutes to make! Delicious and wholesome winter beet soup full of nutrients makes for an easy lunch or weekday dinner.

American Goulash is an easy, one-pot, classic comfort food made with ground beef, tomatoes, and macaroni noodles. Enjoy year-round, and delicious leftovers, this irresistible Goulash Recipe is guaranteed to win over even the pickiest eaters!

Bring Italian flavors into your kitchen with this Creamy Tomato Chicken Skillet. Herby, creamy, flavorful, and delicious. High in protein and gluten-free.

Fragrant Easy One Pot Ground Lamb and Couscous combines Middle Eastern spices with dried fruit, spinach, and chickpeas in the ultimate quick and healthy one-pot meal! Ground lamb recipes provide all the flavor of lamb in a fraction of the time. You can have this delicious, one-dish dinner recipe on your table in 30 minutes

This mouthwatering Coconut Lime Soup with Thai Noodles combines the creamy richness of coconut milk with the zesty zing of fresh lime, providing a delightful balance of flavors along with a powerful blend of health benefits.

This Pierogies and Kielbasa Skillet Recipe is a hearty family friendly meal that is easily prepared. The Polish sausage and pierogies is a 30 minute dinner prepared in one skillet and loaded with flavor.

This Cheesy Italian Chicken Sausage recipe with Italian veggies and rice is ready in just 20 minutes! This Italian chicken sausage recipe makes a great meal, you can feel proud to serve and your whole family will love.

An easy weeknight meal, One-Pot Sausage and Peppers is a delicious dinner ready in under 30 minutes. No need to wash a ton of dishes, this dinner is made in one, nonstick pot!

One Pan Mexican Chicken and Rice Recipe is a quick and easy meal that's full of flavor! Made with juicy chicken mince, fragrant spices, and colorful veggies, this one-pan dish is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Try it tonight and have a tasty and nutritious meal on the table in no time!

This easy Fish Korma recipe is light, tasty, low in calories, and ready in just 20 minutes. The curry is mild and I've used a natural yogurt to add creaminess to the sauce but without the heaviness of cream. A simple recipe the whole family will love.

Try the BEST vegan red lentil curry with sweet potato that can be made in one pot. This comforting and flavorful dish is perfect for a cozy meal at home. It can be customized with your favorite vegetables or sides such as basmati rice or garlic naan.

This creamy rose tteokbokki is quick and delicious, taking just 30 minutes to make. It uses authentic Korean spices and a creamy sauce that reduces heat levels, so it’s not overpowering with heat.

One pot baked chicken and rice gets an Indian-influenced makeover with spicy marinated legs cooked in spiced rice with chili & fenugree.

This One Pot Pizza Pasta is a weeknight meal saver. It’s easy, tasty, and sure to please. Kids and adults alike will devour this one.

This One Pot Lemon Orzo with Shrimp is a burst of mouthwatering flavors with each bite! It comes together in 30 minutes, it’s healthy, and requires only one pot. Perfect weeknight meal.

Bistec Encebollado (Steak with Onions) is a delicious and simple recipe for thin steak and caramelized onions. It’s so easy to make that is ready in 30 minutes or less!

This Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry is tender and juicy, while the broccoli retains its crisp texture. Enjoy it as a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish. Serve over a bed of steamed rice to soak the delicious soy sauce broth. It’s guaranteed to become your favorite!

This quick and tasty One Pan Israeli Couscous with Chicken recipe is perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner as well as a lunch get-together. Spiced with turmeric, coriander, smoked paprika, garlic, and ginger, this aromatic and flavorful dish might just become your favorite go-to meal.

These Dutch Oven Chicken and Potatoes are braised in the oven and topped with a Dijon mustard pan sauce. This is a flavorful one pot meal

You can make this easy, gluten-free Moroccan Chicken on the stove, in the oven, in an InstantPot or in your slow cooker. Any way you prepare it, it's delish. The spices, tomato, aromatics, and figs come together for a knockout sauce.

Our One Pan Chicken Dinner has sweet cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and crispy yet tender potatoes. This is one of my easy chicken recipes for dinner with few ingredients. It is an effortless, delicious meal for any weeknight.

This Easy 8-min Gochujang Noodles is a terrific Korean One Pan Recipe. Slightly spicy, savory, sweet, and tangy, it's a flavorful dinner meal and is ready in under 10 minutes!

Creamy chicken tortellini soup is easy to make comforting soup perfect for cold winter nights. Loads of vegetables, juicy shredded chicken, and cheese-stuffed tortellini in a creamy rich savory broth, made in 35 minutes

This easy, flavorful one pot balsamic chicken & veggies dish is always a real crowd pleaser. Chock full of lean protein, and tender, sauced vegetables- it’s a great go to meal that you can feel good about serving and enjoying

Pasta e Lenticchie is a one-pot Italian dish made with pasta, lentils, and a few other ingredients. This Italian pasta dish is high in protein and can be a great meal for a meatless dinner.

This homemade hamburger helper is seasoned ground beef, noodles, and cheese, all cooked together in a creamy tomato sauce. An easy one pot meal that’s a big hit with both kids and adults!

My butternut squash orzo with sausage and kale is a cozy one pan meal idea. Hearty, balanced, and super simple, it's the best for cold weather

This one pot chicken and rice dinner recipe is made with real ingredients in either a dutch oven pot or cast iron skillet. Started on the stovetop and finished in the oven, this delicious Sunday dinner is one the whole family will love!

Hot, flavorful, and smoky, with a kick of spice, this smoked chili is the perfect meal to warm you up on a cold day. Top it with cheese or sour cream to cut back the heat and add a little creaminess to the dish

A simple and delicious meat-free one-pot veggie and rice dish with a southwestern kick! This dish is prepped and cooked all in one pot in about 30 minutes, making it a great midweek, last-minute dinner.

Salmon stir fry is a healthy, delicious meal that's packed with fresh vegetables, high in protein and heart healthy fatty acids. Best of all, it takes just 30 minutes to get this delicious dinner on the table!

With ground beef, bell peppers, rice, and cheese, this flavorful stuffed pepper casserole recipe is a hearty, cozy, and satisfying dinner that the whole family will love.

You will not find a hearty soup that can be prepared in less than 30 minutes other than this Instant Pot Quinoa Vegetable Soup!

With a cooking time of less than 30 minutes, no chopping required and made entirely in one large skillet, this flavorful Cajun shrimp and rice is an easy weeknight meal that the entire family will love.

One Pot Chickpea Kale Pasta Recipe mixes kale, broccoli, chickpeas, small orecchiette pasta, and fresh parmesan cheese to create a protein-packed, vegetarian dinner recipe. You can feel good about putting this easy pasta dish on the table for your family.

This pork stew recipe is an easy one-pot meal! Juicy pork stew meat, tender root vegetables, and thick broth make the ultimate comfort food.

One pot sausage pasta is one of the easy recipes for busy nights. All made in one pot and ready in under 30 minutes! Rigatoni cooked alongside bacon and sausages in rich red pesto sauce

This Rigatoni Bolognese recipe is a weeknight dinner dream come true! Made with rigatoni pasta, chopped hidden veggies, lean ground beef (or ground turkey), and a creamy, flavorful tomato sauce, every bite of this hearty and healthy pasta is so good.

This sautéed shrimp with zucchini showcases the natural sweetness of the shrimp and zucchini. The addition of garlic and lemon juice makes the dish flavorful and delicious. It is a quick and easy one-pan meal for busy days.

This Chicken Jambalaya recipe is Cajun comfort food that’s packed with flavor. The holy trinity of Cajun cooking – onion, celery, and bell peppers – is married up with chicken andouille sausage and seasoned with garlic, herbs, and plenty of bold spices.

Cheesy Chicken and Rice is our go-to weeknight dinner, something the entire family loves! This one-pan casserole is filled with chicken breast, creamy rice, broccoli, cauliflower, and Velveeta. It’s so creamy, cheesy, and easy.

This Turkey Meatball Stroganoff is a lighter, one-pot version of the original. Turkey meatballs replace the beef, but it still has mushrooms, onions, and garlic in a classic sour cream, wine, and mustard sauce. Cooking the egg noodles at the same time and you have an easy, one-pot meal.

This one pot pasta with ricotta and lemon zest is for anyone looking for a simple weeknight meal. It’s a one-pot pasta that’s quick, easy, cheesy, and very lemony. And the best one-pot meals mean less time spent cleaning up.

My homemade hamburger helper lasagna tastes just as good as the boxed stuff, except it's nutritious and loaded with veggies and protein. The weeknight dinner your family will love!

Simple yet delicious 20-minute Garlic Pasta with Broccoli is a quick family-friendly dinner made with shell pasta, broccoli, garlic, and oil. It's a recipe with a mild taste, easy ingredients, and quick preparation that makes a tasty side dish or meatless dinner.

This One Pan Mediterranean Chicken Recipe is easy and can be made any day of the week with just one 12" Cast Iron Skillet. This dish looks beautiful, is very healthy, will feed the whole family, and the kids will LOVE IT!

This One Pot Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya is so easy to prepare and cooks in one pot with chicken stock and great flavor.

Made with Guinness, this stew is deep and rich in flavor and packed with veggies and herbs that will warm you up on a damp cold day

All the flavor of a rich, comforting lasagna, in a saucier, soupier, better-for-you form, packed with protein and hidden vegetables. This lasagna soup is made in one pot in just 40 minutes, perfect for meal prep or cozy evenings at home

A classic Polish dish! This One Pan Cabbage and Kielbasa is a perfect quick and easy weeknight meal and can be ready and on the table in just 30 minutes!

Enjoy your favorite Greek flavors in an easy-to-make dinner with our One Pan Greek Chicken Legs. Simply made with just one pan, this Mediterranean-inspired dinner is our new favorite roasted chicken legs recipe

Tender, juicy chicken smothered in onions, carrots, celery, peppers, and spinach and a yummy sauce – all in one skillet. Food for the soul, this one pot meal of chicken and vegetables is one of our favorite easy one-pot meals.

This easy kielbasa and sauerkraut recipe is a simple skillet dinner that you can make in about 30 minutes with a handful of ingredients. It’s so good, you’ll want it every week.

Chicken Paprikash (paprika) is a one-pot dish with a deep rich paprika flavor. Chicken thighs and onions are braised with Hungarian Paprika to become a true comfort food.

Chicken and Chorizo Paella is completely loaded with flavor! This Spanish Paella makes the perfect weeknight meal because it's ready in 40 minutes and it's made all in one pot!

One Pot Creamy Sausage Gnocchi is a flavorful dinner that’s made entirely in one pot. This easy dinner recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make.

This Pineapple Mango Salsa Chicken recipe features a sumptuous variety of flavors, but its beauty is in its simplicity. So, whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner option or make-ahead lunch idea, give this easy salsa chicken recipe a try!

Truffle Mushroom and Leek Risotto is a decadent restaurant-worthy Italian dish! It features creamy al dente risotto with sautéed leeks, truffle purée, and a mushroom medley, topped with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Paella may be one of the most popular rice recipes coming from Spain. And Paella Valenciana is amongst the most popular variations! This one pot paella recipe is brought together with a wonderfully hearty mix of chicken and seafood.

Cooler weather calls for hearty dinners and this creamy rosemary orzo is a meal you'll want to eat straight from the dish!

This Taco Gnocchi Skillet has it all going on in one pan; taco-seasoned protein of choice, plenty of vegetables, pillow-y bites of gnocchi, melty cheese, and crushed tortilla chips. This dish is bold and flavorful with a variety of fun textures in every bite

Change up your Taco Tuesday this week with our One Pot Taco Beef and Rice. A taco skillet recipe that’s quick, easy, and delicious will soon become a family-favorite taco alternative. With all the flavors of a taco, you can eat this easy taco rice recipe on its own or in taco shells

One Pot Chicken Meatballs Recipe With Jasmine Rice is a ground chicken recipe with pineapple rice in a flavorful coconut sauce. An easy skillet dinner sure to be a family favorite

This delicious, low-carb one-pan Ground Turkey Skillet with Green Beans Recipe is an easy-to-make and tasty meal for your family dinner.

This savory chicken and sweet potato recipe is packed with kale, veggies, and protein. It’s perfectly seasoned with garlic, salt, black pepper, and red chili pepper flakes for a little kick. Get dinner on the table in just 30 minutes, using one skillet. Perfect for a busy weeknight!

A warming spiced carrot and lentil soup packed full of protein is perfect for weeknight dinner or to pack for lunch. This one pot soup is naturally vegan and gluten-free.

Deliciously creamy, with hints of citrus, this one pot lemon ricotta pasta will be on the table in under 15 minutes. It’s a satisfying meal without the fuss making it perfect for busy weeknights.

This Creamy Cajun Chicken Orzo is one of my favorite one-pot meals. It includes tender chunks of chicken seasoned with my cajun seasoning blend, golden brown Spanish chorizo sausage, and sautéed vegetables tossed in a creamy orzo sauce

This easy one pot mac and cheese is loaded with spicy ‘nduja paste to make a supercharged, gooey, saucy mac and cheese with no need to make a roux, no butter, and no flour. Just add everything into a pot and let the magical pasta starch do all the heavy lifting.

This one pot vegetarian dinner is made with chickpeas simmered in a Mediterranean-spiced tomato stew. It's topped with feta and broiled until golden brown. Can be served with bread or pita for dipping, or over rice. (Gluten-free, Vegan option)

This Chorizo and Chicken Risotto recipe is the best way to make a simple meal. Full of protein & flavor, all made with simple ingredients. Perfect for a comfort meal at home or a great recipe to share

You'll love this one-pan sweet potato and smoked sausage skillet! It's packed with wholesome ingredients, an easy recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights.

This one pot Vegetarian Mushroom Stroganoff takes just 10 ingredients. It's a lighter, healthier spin on a classic. Cozy, comforting, and loaded with flavor. This easy weeknight dinner is a family favorite. Can easily be made dairy-free and vegan.

Grab your chopsticks and slurp up this easy sesame noodles recipe. It’s a simple, quick, and easy dish that’s filled with big and bold Asian flavors. And once you start making this at home you’ll never buy instant ramen again.

This one-pot recipe for garlic lemon tuna pasta is a great dinner idea any time of year. I always have tuna, peas, and pasta in my kitchen, so it's the perfect last-minute dinner that everyone always loves! And it's a canned tuna recipe!

Ginataang Kalabasa is a classic Filipino stew that shows off the country’s rich culinary tapestry with the creaminess of coconut milk, and the subtle heat of aromatic spices. The name simply translates to "Squash in Coconut Milk," but you can think of this as a complete Filipino curry.

Enjoy all the flavors of a gyro sandwich in this Greek lamb gyro skillet! Made with seasoned ground lamb, potatoes, cherry tomatoes, and mustard greens with feta cheese and creamy tzatziki sauce. It’s a simple one-pan dish that’s also perfect for meal prep!

This meaty, creamy pasta dish is the perfect satisfying dinner your entire family will crave! Ditch the box and learn how to make hamburger helper without milk completely from scratch for a healthy dinner any night of the week.

One pot turkey chili is a quick and healthy dinner cooked up in one pan! Made from scratch with black beans, vegetables, and ground turkey, it’s a hearty meal that’s great for meal prep or to prepare as a freezer meal. {Gluten-free}

Easy Taco Pasta is the best one pan dinner! Healthy, cheesy, and delicious, this recipe for taco pasta is great for a quick 30 minute dinner.

Classic beef stroganoff is transformed into a hearty, yet light Beef Stroganoff Soup. And no need to cook the noodles first, because it’s all made in one pot. Easy weeknight dinner!

This is a one-pot masterpiece, Teriyaki Noodles Recipe with Vegetables. This easy vegetarian meal is made with vegetables, noodles, and a simple homemade sauce all made in one pot! Perfect as a meatless main dish or the perfect accompaniment to teriyaki chicken. Ready in 25 minutes, your family will fall in love!

This chicken and noodles recipe is a time-saving family meal that’s made all in one pot in just 30 minutes! It has tender chicken and buttery egg noodles all smothered in a creamy sauce.

This simple and delicious One Skillet Cheese Tortellini Recipe is a 30-minute meal that only requires 5 ingredients. This is a no-boil recipe – no need to drag out your large saucepan to boil the tortellini first. And, it is made in one skillet so there are less dishes.

This Greek Lemon Orzo Chicken Recipe turns the Greek chicken marinade into a sauce for this one pot chicken recipe!

Make dinner time quick and easy with this One Pot Rigatoni Bolognese! Everything cooks in one pot – even the pasta cooks right in the sauce!

Make this quick and easy Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup recipe in just 30 minutes. It’s the comfort food recipe your family craves for easy weeknight dinners.

Low Carb Jambalaya with Chicken, Shrimp, and Sausage is a healthful and nutritious twist on the New Orleans classic that’s made with cauliflower “rice.”

This one pot broccoli brie pasta has toasted pecans, creamy brie, tender broccoli, and penne pasta for a simple and delicious meal.

This is the best French summer vegetable stew that you can stir up in one pot within 30 minutes. I say to stir up because the traditional ratatouille is cooked on a stovetop and NOT BAKED. It is a quick and easy dish to make from colorful summer vegetables like fresh tomato, zucchini, eggplant, and bell pepper. It is naturally vegan and vegetarian

Our Greek Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner is an easy and delicious everyday meal ready in an hour. The onions and red peppers are roasted with Greek sausages and potato wedges bringing out all their sweetness and flavor