19 Easy One-Pot Meals for Dinner (Best Recipes)
Simplify hectic weeknights with easy and delicious one-pot meals. From savory soups to hearty pastas, discover flavorful dinners that require minimal cleanup!
We have tons of easy weeknight dinners to satisfy everyone in the family!

Life can get a little chaotic, so finding the time and energy to prepare a home-cooked dinner can be challenging. We just want easy recipes, right? Fortunately, one-pot meals come to the rescue, offering a convenient, time-saving solution.
These recipes simplify the cooking process because you use just one pot, skillet, or sheet pan and deliver incredible flavors that satisfy your whole family, just like all of our Sheet Pan Dinners. Pick your favorites and put them in rotation on your meal plan!
What’s the easiest thing to make for dinner? Here’s a variety of easy one-pot dinner recipes that will become staples in your kitchen for weeknight dinners.
Cozy Tater Tot Casserole will always remain one of our comfort food favorites. 😉
Benefits of One-Pot Meals
- Time-Saving: One-pot meals reduce prep and clean-up time, making them perfect for busy weeknights. Life is good when you use fewer pots!
- Minimal Cleanup: With only one pot or pan to wash, these recipes simplify after-dinner cleanup, giving you time for other things.
- Versatility: One-pot meals allow for endless variations, allowing you to customize recipes based on your preferences, diet, or the ingredients you have on hand.
- Flavor Infusion: Cooking ingredients together in a single pot allows flavors to meld, resulting in richer and more complex tastes.
What To Serve with One Pot Meals
Most of these family-friendly feasts are meals in themselves, but if you’d like a little extra nutrition, you can serve your one-pot wonders with sides. One of our favorites is Roasted Brussels Sprouts. So good!
We’re also BIG fans of a green salad or store-bought or homemade crusty bread.
Storing
Refrigerator: Store your leftovers in airtight containers for 3-5 days. The Shrimp and Orzo is the only recipe that only lasts about a day in the fridge.
Incorporate these easy One-Pot Meals into your weekly dinner plan for a stress-free and delicious dining experience. Whether you’re a novice cook or just a busy family, these recipes prove you can totally achieve a satisfying and flavorful meal with minimal effort and cleanup. Happy cooking!
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