After a long day, you only want to eat and rest. I’m guilty of it! Thinking of ideas about what to eat is a bit of an extra burden. If you are like me, you are in the right place! In this post, we will discuss and virtually taste some of the One-Pot Easy Dinner Recipes that are quick, flavorful, and come with the bonus of minimal cleanup. All you have to do is to grab a few items from the fridge and cook without the usual hassle. Enjoy!
Recipe No. 1: Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta
This rich and comforting pasta dish is ready in no time and requires only one pot.
Ingredients:
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, penne, or fettuccine work well)
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a large pot, combine pasta, broth, cream, garlic, and butter.
- Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and the sauce thickens.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Recipe No. 2 One-Pot Chicken and Rice
This hearty meal is a family favorite, featuring tender chicken and flavorful rice cooked together in one pot.
Ingredients:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and sear chicken thighs skin-side down until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion, bell peppers, and garlic until softened.
- Stir in rice, broth, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Nestle the chicken thighs back into the pot, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the rice is cooked and the chicken is fully done.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Recipe No. 3: Vegetarian Chili
Packed with protein and flavor, this one-pot vegetarian chili is both healthy and satisfying.
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté onion, bell peppers, and garlic until softened.
- Stir in beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve with your favorite toppings like cheese, sour cream, or cilantro.
Recipe No. 4: Shrimp and Vegetable Stir-Fry
This light and flavorful dish combines shrimp and fresh vegetables in a tangy sauce, all cooked in one pan.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., broccoli, snap peas, carrots)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- Optional: cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions:
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté mixed vegetables for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Stir in soy sauce, honey, and garlic, then return the shrimp to the skillet.
- Toss everything together and serve over rice or noodles.
Recipe No. 5: Beef and Vegetable Stew
This comforting stew is perfect for chilly evenings and comes together with minimal effort.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb beef stew meat (cut into small cubes)
- 2 cups diced potatoes
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and brown the beef on all sides.
- Add potatoes, carrots, celery, diced tomatoes, beef broth, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Serve hot with crusty bread.
Flavorful Conclusion
There are you have the easy One-Pot Wonder Easy Dinner Recipes that you should try!
These are perfect for anyone looking to save time without sacrificing flavor. Give them a try, and make dinnertime the easiest part of your day.
Happy Eating!