Does your family have a rule that whoever cooks dinner doesn’t need to clean up afterwards? Well, with these nine delicious dinner recipes, you can toss that rule out the kitchen window. That’s because they each require just one pan or pot to make.
Honey Chipotle Steak and Potatoes
It’s easy to whip up a zesty version of an American favorite — steak and potatoes. You’ll coat everything in a sweet and smoky sauce made with honey, a punch of chipotle and a pinch of garlic.
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Easy Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole
Get ready to rock dinner with this super simple Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole. It’s a breeze to make with just five ingredients you might already have leftover from other meals. All in one pot, too, for easy cleanup.
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Italian Sausage and Pepper Pasta in One Pot
You can actually whip up a hearty pasta dish with meat in just one pot and in under 30 minutes. This Italian Sausage and Pepper Pasta recipe is it and your family is going to love it so much you won’t have leftovers.
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Fried Chicken in the Crock Pot
When you make Fried Chicken in the Crock Pot — or slow cooker or Instant Pot on the slow cook setting — you aren’t actually frying anything. But the end results taste just like takeout from your favorite chicken joint.
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Broccoli Chicken Cheese Casserole
You can mix and bake this Broccoli Chicken Cheese Casserole in one pan. Once it’s ready, you’ll have cheesy broccoli and seasoned chicken that you’ll serve over a mix of rice and pasta.
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Easy Pasta Puttanesca
For the most part, this Pasta Puttanesca meal is a one-pot dinner. The only exception is that you’ll need to boil the linguine, fettuccine or spaghetti that you’ll serve it with. All the other ingredients get cooked in one pan.
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Simple Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken
You’ll appreciate this Simple Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken recipe for its ease. It calls for just six ingredients. Prep time is only five minutes so you can get it into the slow cooker in the morning and have dinner ready at 5.
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Copycat Trader Joe’s Arancini Rice Balls
Boil, cook, mix, and fry the arborio rice in one dish to make these Copycat Trader Joe’s Arancini, which are Italian rice balls stuffed with cheese. When you pair them with a side salad, you get a complete meal.
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Fast No Rise Pizza Dough
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