These easy ONE pot meals are the answer to your weeknight dinner problems! They are quick, healthy and hearty and no one will be complaining about what’s for dinner 🙂
I have to admit, I always get a little excited when the holiday rush is over.
It seems like summer is so busy, and then it’s back to school and “routine” which is a nice change, but still — so busy. Then Thanksgiving, Halloween, Christmas, New Years…. it’s a whirlwind!
But then you hit January and you get a little break. You get to enjoy “routine” without holiday chaos thrown on top, and you get to focus on making and eating real food again, instead of cookies, pies, popcorn balls, Chex mix and homemade fudge that Christmas throws our way. Over and over and over again.
And I have to say, I don’t mind.
To kick off the year, I’ve rounded up 19 of my favorite one pot meals from The Recipe Rebel and from friends. I asked them for some of their most popular and well-loved one pot dishes, so what you’ve got here are the best of the best. Easy, healthy, hearty meals you can turn to when life gets busy but you still want a home cooked meal on the table. I know I’m adding all of these to my menu soon!
Healthier One Pot Skillet Lasagna
One Pot Healthy Cajun Chicken Orzo
One Pot Caprese Chicken and Rice
One Pot Chicken Pot Pie Fettucine
One Pot BBQ Chicken and Bacon Pasta
One Pot Chicken Fettucine Alfredo
Honey Lemon Chicken and Potato Skillet
One Pan Teriyaki Chicken and Noodles
One Pot Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese
30 Minute BBQ Sausage, Peppers and Potato Skillet
Susie says
The lemon thyme link does not work.
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks for letting me know!
Laura says
Have you ever done any of these as freezer meals? Either freezing everything together before you cook it, or cooking it and freezing for another day?
Ashley Fehr says
I actually haven’t made any as freezer meals. Pasta isn’t one of my favorite things to freeze, unless it’s in a lasagna or something as it can get mushy. Casseroles generally do well, and soups, and cooked meat like pulled pork or meatballs are often great as freezer meals. Rice dishes should freeze pretty well after cooking but you just have to keep in mind that the texture of the vegetables will change.
Rachel @ Bakerita says
This post seriously made me drool – so much delicious, easy goodness! Totally saving a bunch of these recipes to make for dinner soon.
Ashley Fehr says
Me too! Thanks Rachel!
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says
One pot is an automatic WIN in the dinner department as far as I’m concerned! I seriously want to add ALL of these amazing dinners to my menu! Thanks for including my chicken pot pie pasta, Ashley! xoxo
Ashley Fehr says
I need to try it soon! Thanks Sarah!
marcie says
I need to add all of these to my meal plan — I love one pot meals and these look delicious! Thank you for including my mac & cheese Ashley!
Darlene says
Yes, back on with a lot of one pot recipes. They all look good. Thanks for great recipes.
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Darlene! I’m glad you enjoy them as much as I do!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I love getting back into the routine in January, too. The holidays are nice, but it’s great to get back on track and have a little break from everything. One pot meals are my favorite, and this list looks PERFECT! Thanks so much for including my fettuccine alfredo! I’ve got to try these all….especially your skillet lasagna!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Gayle! That one is one of our top 5 from 2016 probably — we love it!