Who doesn’t love a quick and easy dinner, especially when it all comes together in just one pot? These 20 one-pot meals are perfect for those busy nights when you want something great without spending hours in the kitchen. Each recipe can be ready in 30 minutes, so you can have a wholesome meal on the table in no time. Plus, fewer dishes mean less cleanup, making your evening even smoother.
Mexican Vegetable Soup
Mexican vegetable soup is a hearty and nutritious vegetarian meal with quinoa for added protein. Ready in under 20 minutes and easy to customize with the veggies you have on hand.
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3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Rice
Nutty and savory peanut butter rice needs only 5 minutes of cooking. A quick, wholesome, and healthy one-pot dish.
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15-Minute Better than Bouillon Ramen
This comforting better than bouillon ramen is quick and easy. A healthier, homemade take on instant noodles.
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Easy Tomato Chickpea Pasta
The easiest recipe for tomato chickpea pasta! Great for a weeknight dinner. Plus, you’ll learn a few tricks to make it taste as good as regular pasta.
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Tofu Thai Red Curry
Tofu Thai red curry combines the vibrant flavors of Thailand with quick and easy preparation. This dish, influenced by 13th-century royal cooks, brings together red chili peppers introduced by the Portuguese for a flavorful 30-minute one-pot meal.
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One Pot Creamy Mushroom Tortellini
One-pot creamy spinach mushroom tortellini is an easy meatless dinner with tender spinach and perfectly cooked mushrooms. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a comforting weeknight pasta dish.
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One-Pot Orzo Pasta with Tomatoes and Artichoke Hearts
This orzo pasta recipe features garlic, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, asparagus, and chicken sausage. Drizzled with fresh lemon juice and sprinkled with parmesan cheese, you’ll love this easy, 30-minute one-pot recipe!
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Easy One Pot Spaghetti
This one pot spaghetti recipe combines seasoned beef and mushrooms in a simple tomato sauce. Ready in 30 minutes, it’s a great meal for the whole family to enjoy.
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One Pot Beef Enchilada Pasta
Make my enchilada pasta for an easy weeknight dinner! Lean ground beef is browned before adding pasta, enchilada sauce, and taco seasoning. All made in one pot, ready in under 30 minutes, and doesn’t need any fancy ingredients. Perfect for busy people!
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Nigerian Okro Soup
This okro soup is quick and easy to put together. A healthier, low-calorie option from the traditional West African okra soup.
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Chickpea Ratatouille Without Eggplant
This vegan chickpea ratatouille is a great way to use up summer produce. Made without eggplant, it’s perfect for those who prefer other veggies.
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These Tuscan chickpeas will be your new favorite way to eat chickpeas. Easy to make and full of flavor!
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One-Pot Taco Mac and Cheese
Stovetop taco mac and cheese is packed with great flavor using easy ingredients in just 30 minutes. A perfect meal for busy weeknights!
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Skillet Enchiladas
Skillet enchiladas are a quick and easy way to get all the flavor of enchiladas without all the work!
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Vegetarian Thai Green Curry
Easy vegetarian Thai green curry is made without tofu, packed with bright veggies like butternut squash and green beans. A great weeknight dinner ready in less than 30 minutes.
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Stovetop Tuna Casserole
A one-pot stovetop tuna noodle casserole that couldn’t be easier to make using pantry ingredients. Ready in 30 minutes for a quick and simple meal.
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Black Bean Chili
Homemade vegan black bean chili is an easy one-pot meal you can make in 30 minutes with pantry ingredients, dried spices, and a few veggies. Perfect for weeknight dinners with your favorite toppings.
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Gnocchi with Spicy Sausage and Red Pesto
Soft potato gnocchi with spicy Italian sausage and a creamy red pesto sauce. A hearty one-pot meal ready in less than 30 minutes.
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Easy Black Pepper Chicken
Easy black pepper chicken inspired by Panda Express. Juicy, tender chicken bites in a savory black pepper sauce. A homemade dish that’s easy to make and tastes as good as your favorite Chinese takeout.
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One Pot Creamy Parmesan Chicken Pasta
One pot creamy parmesan chicken pasta is a comforting and easy dish with tender chicken and pasta in a rich, garlicky parmesan sauce. All cooked in one pot for minimal cleanup. Ready in 30 minutes.
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Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.
