Cleaning up after dinner doesn’t have to be a chore, especially when you’ve made one of these easy one-pot recipes for dinner. From hearty stews and soups to cheesy casseroles and skillet meals, these dinner recipes are great when you want a delicious meal but don’t want a sink full of dirty dishes. Comfort food, healthy options, and just plain yummy recipes all made in one pot that will make your other cookware jealous.
Awesome Smothered Chicken
“I went out to a local restaurant one day and ordered this, and it left me wanting more! About a week later, I decided to perfect it and it came out just as good or better than the restaurant chef’s recipe! (Well, that’s my humble opinion!)” – Robyn
Sloppy Joe Mix
“Don’t let the list of ingredients intimidate you – this recipe is easy and you probably have most of the items in your pantry. These sloppy joes are filled with a sweet and savory flavor that keeps everyone asking for more.” – Dawn
Best Chicken Tortilla Soup
“This is a family favorite. It can be served in a slow cooker, too. Yummy on cold nights.” – Carla
Homemade Cheesy Italian Hamburger Helper
“This is so much better than the stuff out of the box. You can taste all of the flavors and can modify it to your own liking. There will be minimal preservatives as well.” – Kim
Green Beans, Chicken, and Red-Skinned Potatoes
“This green bean, chicken breast, and potato recipe is such an easy dish for any dinner! Everyone loves this one-pan chicken recipe!” – Linda
UN-Stuffed Peppers
“I love the classic version of stuffed peppers but those sometimes take more than an hour to bake. I’ve taken all the flavors from my favorite stuffed pepper recipes and made it, well, UN-Stuffed.” – Christine
Southern Goulash
“This is a quick, economic meal that really stretches a pound of ground beef.” – Jeanette
Gnocchi With Artichokes, Tomatoes, and Mushrooms
“Gnocchi are so cute and I love finding ways to eat them. Plus, I was looking for a way to use up some ingredients that I had. Although it’s meatless, the beans provide protein.” – Carolyn
One-Pot Lasagna
“This is a pretty simple one-pot lasagna. I don’t dirty any other dishes! I used a Dutch oven, but it will work with any pan that can transfer from stovetop to oven. To make it a little spicier, I add crushed red pepper flakes.” – Ashley
Bauernfrüstuck (Farmer’s Breakfast)
“A traditional German breakfast meal. You can try this with any kind of link sausage: kielbasa, bratwurst, knackwurst, etc.” – Cyndi
Sweets & Greens *All Together Now*
“This healthy dish is very versatile and easy to throw together. The meat can be changed to any kind of sausage and kale would work for the greens. You will be amazed at the beautiful presentation. The colors are so vibrant!” – Marty
Polish Pickle Soup
“Pickle soup is a very popular soup in Poland. It is often served in Polish restaurants and is very tasty. I’ve been making it for years, and I’ve come up with a gluten-free, vegetarian method. It can also be made Vegan without adding sour cream.” – Lisa
Drunken Sun-Dried Tomato One Dish Pasta
“The smells are fabulous and there is only one dish to clean. I prefer this meatless, but my husband loves it with spicy meatballs.” – Melissa
Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
“I saw the idea for this on Pinterest, but it lacked onions and peppers – it was just beef in a provolone sauce. So when I made this, I bumped up the flavors a lot, adding some caramelized onions and some green peppers to mimic that infamous Philly Cheesesteak flavor. Very inexpensive to make, and very delicious!” – Anthony
Chili Con Carne
“The longer this sits in the refrigerator, the better the taste seems to get.” – Doris
One Pot Chili Mac
“One thing about me is I love quick and simple. This is a family favorite at our house, and it is easy on the pocket book. Serve with a little side salad or a bag of steamed veggies, and you will have a perfect meal your family will love.” – Debbie
One-Pot Chicken Apple Sausage and Cabbage
“My mom created this over 10 years ago using Aidell’s Chicken Apple Sausage and it has been a family favorite ever since. I had over 50 foster kids during that time and I can’t think of one that did not like it or want seconds.” – Michelle
Ground Beef Philly Skillet
“This is a fast, super-easy, super-cheesy dish. I invented it tonight because I wanted a Philly sandwich, but didn’t have the right ingredients. Hubby liked this dish because it’s a meat and potatoes meal, and the kids liked it because it has cheese.” – Kris
Chicken and Rice Skillet Dinner With a Kick
“This is really a delicious meal. As a variation, you can leave out the beans and the corn and just use the chicken, chicken broth, cumin, and rice. Make a delicious burrito by adding the mixture to a toasted tortilla and top with cheese. There are so many variations to this recipe. Make it your own and enjoy.” – Cecelia
One Pot Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole Recipe
“All of the flavors of a bacon cheeseburger in an easy one-pot casserole!” – Kevin