Dinner can be super delicious, done in 20 minutes or less, and with minimal ingredients. Let me show you how with these amazing one pot dinner recipes.
When it comes to making dinner, I don’t always want to make something extravagant, but I do want to make something that tastes great and can be done sooner rather than later.
It is even better if I can have only a couple of dishes that need to be cleaned when it’s all said and done after making dinner on a busy weeknight.
When you make these easy weeknight dinner recipes you can enjoy a healthy, cheap dinner made on the stove in 20 minutes or less.
Now, if that all sounds like something your whole family will enjoy, check out the easy dinner recipes with simple ingredients below!
What is a one pot dinner?
It is just like it sounds! Make every part of the dinner all in one pot to keep things simple, and with less cleanup when you’re done.
Plus, with these recipes, dinner is done in less time than it takes to go through the drive-thru.
5 Simple One Pot Dinner Recipes to Make:
Sun Dried Tomato Tortellini
Difficulty: EasySun-Dried Tomato Tortellini is a burst of sunshine and comfort. All it takes is one pot and 30 minutes to create this sent-from-heaven dish.
One Pot Chicken Stroganoff
Easy One Pot Chicken Stroganoff is an ultimate comfort food recipe with a savory cream sauce, mushrooms, tender chicken, pasta and more!
Meatless Taco Skillet
Difficulty: EasyEnjoy Taco Tuesday in a new way with this Meatless Taco Skillet filled with delicious bell peppers, onions, quinoa, and the best seasonings.
Homemade One Pot Hamburger Helper
Difficulty: EasyMaking this Homemade One Pot Hamburger Helper has plenty of flavor with homemade sauce, seasoning, cheese, and pasta!
One-Pot Teriyaki Chicken and Rice
Difficulty: EasyOne-Pot Chicken Teriyaki and Rice is a perfectly savory 20 minute dinner recipe that the whole family will love!
What to serve with one pot dinner recipes:
You can keep dinner simple with these one-pot dinner recipes and just serve them just as you would a casserole without serving any sides. Or try a few of these delicious options:
- Ranch Bacon Pasta Salad
- Avocado Corn Salad
- Italian Ranch Pasta Salad
- Classic Side Salad
- Garlic Pull Apart Rolls – Roll Dough Recipe
- Easy One Hour Dinner Rolls
Are one pot dinner recipes healthy?
Most often they can be, but it will come down to the ingredients you choose to make them. Often there will be a form of protein, pasta, and sauce to create a one pot dinner.
Overall, I enjoy the balance of healthy with maybe a little bit of carbs in these easy dinner recipes.
Can you prepare one-pot recipes ahead of time?
Unfortunately, these dinner recipes are not great for doing much prep ahead of time. However, since they only take about 20 minutes to make, there isn’t much need to worry about saving time with prepping the simple dinner recipes.
More stove-top recipes to make:
- Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
- Sweet and Sour Meatballs
- Seared Pork Chops and Instant Pot Baked Beans
Quick links for making dinner easy:
- Family meal plans
- Tools for the kitchen and more
- The best cookbook for family dinner recipes
- FREE budget meal plan
- Cooking videos to watch
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