One of the reasons I love making one-pot dinners is because there’s less to clean up after the meal is over. But here’s another reason to try one of these 23 one-pot dinners: because you’re pretty much dumping all of the ingredients in the pot or pan at once, these recipes are nearly impossible to mess up.
Fried Chicken in the Crock Pot
When I talk about making fried chicken in my slow cooker, the word “fried” is a euphemism. I’m not really frying anything. However, the end result tastes like fried chicken that you made in the Crock Pot with minimal oil.
Get the Recipe: Fried Chicken in the Crock Pot
Pork Loin in the Crock Pot
It’s always the perfect time of year to pull out our slow cooker and make a meal. With this Pork Loin in the Crock Pot recipe, once the pork is done, we can shred it like pulled pork and use it in other recipes later in the week, such as pork tacos.
Get the Recipe: Pork Loin in the Crock Pot
Simple Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken
This recipe for Simple Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken is such a classic. It has only six ingredients and includes those easily found in your pantry or refrigerator. You just dump everything in, set to cook and the Crock Pot does all the work.
Get the Recipe: Simple Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken
Easy Pasta Puttanesca
Pasta Puttanesca is a classic Italian quick sauce that may be the fastest pasta dish you’ll ever make. So, it breaks the one-pan rule ever so slightly—you boil the pasta separately. But it’s worth it.
Get the Recipe: Easy Pasta Puttanesca
Spicy Chicken with Pepperoncini Peppers
With prep and cooking time, we were able to make this Spicy Chicken with Pepperoncini Peppers in about 20 minutes. That’s not an exaggeration. With a little bit of spice heat, it is sure to keep you warm in fall.
Get the Recipe: Spicy Chicken with Pepperoncini Peppers
Peach Whiskey Barbecue Chicken
I love finding ways to work peaches into a dinner when they’re in season during the summer.That’s why this peach whiskey barbecue chicken recipe works so well. It’s sweet and savory in all the right kinds of ways.
Get the Recipe: Peach Whiskey Barbecue Chicken
One Pot Steak and Black Beans Chili
One of the reasons I love this one pot steak and black beans chili recipe is because of its versatility. You can follow the recipe exactly as written and cook it on the stovetop in a single pan. Or, leave out the meat and you’ve got a delicious vegetarian chili.
Get the Recipe: One Pot Steak and Black Beans Chili
Honey Chipotle Steak and Potatoes
We’ve taken what would have been a basic steak and potatoes dish and given it a modern and spicy twist. Seasoned potatoes get roasted up and the tender steak bites cook in a rich sweet and spicy smoky sauce made with honey, chipotle and garlic. Everything cooks in one pan.
Get the Recipe: Honey Chipotle Steak and Potatoes
Broccoli Chicken Cheese Casserole
This Broccoli Chicken Cheese Casserole is such an easy weeknight dinner. It includes cheesy, yummy broccoli with seasoned chicken on top, served on a bed of a rice and pasta blend. Bake it in the oven and, voila, the tastiest casserole ever!
Get the Recipe: Broccoli Chicken Cheese Casserole
Easy Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole
This Easy Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole Recipe has just five ingredients. And you can make it with rice, chicken and cheese you have leftover from other dishes.
Get the Recipe: Easy Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole
One Pot Cheesy Sausage and Rice Casserole
This one pot Cheesy Sausage and Rice Casserole recipe is a quick, delicious dinner you can whip up in one pan. Plus, it is guaranteed to please even the pickiest of eaters. It’s amazing how a cheesy dish can do that.
Get the Recipe: One Pot Cheesy Sausage and Rice Casserole
Italian Sausage and Pepper Pasta in One Pot
This sausage and pepper pasta dish is a hearty, one-dish dinner that allows you to get supper on the table in under 30 minutes. So, it’s fast, delicious and easy to clean up afterwards.
Get the Recipe: Italian Sausage and Pepper Pasta in One Pot
Air Fryer Ribeye Steaks
One of the reasons we love the idea of cooking ribeye steak in the air fryer is how fast you can get it done. Prep time is about 10 minutes, primarily because, except for the steak, you’re working with four ingredients only.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Ribeye Steaks
Barbecue Sauce Chicken Drumsticks in Air Fryer
There are a couple of reasons we think you’re going to love learning about how to make BBQ drumsticks in the air fryer. One, is that it is much neater than cooking them on the grill.
Get the Recipe: Barbecue Sauce Chicken Drumsticks in Air Fryer
Instant Pot Tomato Basil Soup
Fall is the perfect time of year to use up the last of your tomatoes and fresh garden basil for this Instant Pot Tomato Basil Soup. It is deliciously vegan and low carb and can be made easily in your Instant Pot for a convenient delightful meal.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Tomato Basil Soup
Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
You can get the taste of fried chicken without oil or the mess when you make these chicken drumsticks in the air fryer. Prep and cooking time is 30 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
If you’ve ever gone out for Mexican food and ordered fajitas, you can smell them on the way to your table before they even arrive. This recipe for air fryer chicken fajitas provides the same olfactory and taste buds experience. Plus, it’s fast and easy for a busy night dinner.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Steak in the Air Fryer
Using your air fryer to cook steak is a great option when you want a grilled flavor without having to fire up the grill. Plus, look at how delicious the end results are.
Get the Recipe: Steak in the Air Fryer
Salmon in the Air Fryer
One of the beauties of cooking salmon or any seafood in the air fryer is that it is pretty difficult to do it wrong. Many air fryers have a seafood setting that you can select.
Get the Recipe: Salmon in the Air Fryer
Copycat Supermarket Chicken Rotisserie
This recipe for how to cook a whole chicken in an air fryer will change your mind about supermarket rotisserie chicken forever. It is far cheaper and far more delicious.
Get the Recipe: Copycat Supermarket Chicken Rotisserie
Air Fryer Chicken Wings
The process for making these Air Fryer Chicken Wings is so simple. It has very few ingredients, takes very little time to cook and you end up with delicious, crispy chicken wings.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Crock Pot Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo with Tortellini
When I made this Crock Pot Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo with Tortellini, I cooked the chicken thighs in the alfredo sauce first, using evaporated milk. Then I added heavy cream and, finally, the tortellini, turning this into a delicious, easy one-pot meal that tastes just like the restaurant.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo with Tortellini
Sheet Pan Roasted Chicken Breast with Fresh Veggies
With this Sheet Pan Roasted Chicken Breasts with Fresh Veggies, you’ve got a delightful combination of succulent chicken and fresh, seasonal vegetables, all cooked together on one pan for a fuss-free yet delicious dinner.
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Roasted Chicken Breast with Fresh Veggies