One Pot & One Skillet Meals That Everyone Can Agree On
A collection of my 🥘 15 Best One-Pot Recipes that will get you through any busy weeknight even with picky eaters & cleanup is a breeze! Leftovers keep and reheat perfectly.
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Best One Skillet and One Pot Recipes
Whether you’re craving Italian-inspired comfort, steak and potatoes, need great one skillet chicken recipes, or cheesy one pot pasta recipes, these one-pot and one-skillet recipes have you covered.
The whole house smells AMAZING while dinner cooks, and you get to skip the pile of pots and pans afterward. So grab your favorite large skillet or Dutch oven and get ready to make dinnertime a breeze.
Every recipe below has been extensively tested in my kitchen and they’re all reader favorites from over the years, many with hundreds of glowing 5-star reviews. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Please check out my 📚 30 Days of 30 Minute Meals ebook with 30 recipes that are all ready in 30 minutes or less, and many are one pot numbers, too. I’ve also got a 30 High Protein Recipes ebook for those of you on your protein journey!
1. Creamy Parmesan Dijon Chicken Skillet
💛🙌 Tender, juicy chicken bathed in a divine cream sauce made with garlic, cream, Dijon mustard, and a splash of wine for extra flavor! This restaurant-quality EASY stovetop chicken is ready in 20 minutes and will be a family FAVORITE!
2. One-Pot Italian Sausage Pasta
An EASY comfort food recipe that’s loaded with Italian flavors, ready in 20 minutes, made in ONE pot, and a family favorite! No need to boil the pasta separately to save time and dishes!
3. One-Pan Chicken Piccata and Orzo
Lightly breaded chicken cutlets with zesty lemons, crispy capers, and creamy orzo all cooked in ONE skillet! The orzo absorbs all those lemony, buttery flavors and turns silky while the chicken stays tender and delicious. Restaurant-quality dinner that’s ready fast and leaves you with just one pan to wash!
4. Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes Skillet
Juicy, melt-in-your-mouth steak bites with tender, buttery potatoes that have perfectly crisped edges! Everything cooks in ONE skillet with garlic butter, herbs, and spices for maximum flavor. It’s steakhouse-quality dinner made easy for busy weeknights!
5. Easy One Pot Jambalaya
This Cajun-seasoned one-pot wonder is loaded with chicken, sausage, peppers, and rice, and it’s ready in 30 minutes flat. The depth of flavor is incredible for such a short cook time, and it makes fantastic leftovers for lunch the next day!
6. One Pot Cheesy Beef and Shells
An EASY, one-skillet recipe for cheesy beef and pasta shells that’s ready in just 30 minutes! Simple and hearty comfort food the whole family will love! It’s the PERFECT weeknight dinner recipe when you need to get dinner on the table in a hurry! If you’ve got picky eaters, I promise you that no one can resist this cheesy pasta!
7. 30-Minute One-Pot Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls
No time to make cabbage rolls? (me neither!) This 30-Minute One-Pot Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls with Rice recipe is a fast meal full of flavor! It tastes like the real thing, minus the work, and makes for a hearty comfort food dish perfect for busy weeknights!
8. One-Pot Italian Chicken and Orzo
Juicy chicken with tender orzo, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and Parmesan cheese create such a flavorful Italian-inspired dinner! Everything cooks together in one pot so the orzo soaks up all that delicious broth and becomes perfectly creamy. Ready in 30 minutes and SO easy for busy weeknights!
9. Tex-Mex Taco Pasta
My family’s favorite cheesy, beefy weeknight dinner—and you don’t even boil the pasta separately! Taco-seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, green chiles, and two types of melted cheese make every bite totally crave-worthy and ready in under 30 minutes.
10. One-Skillet Baked Chicken and Rice
Juicy chicken and fluffy, well-seasoned rice bake together in one skillet with onions, garlic, lemon juice, and fresh parsley! Set it in the oven and let it work its magic while you relax. Pure comfort food with minimal cleanup and leftovers that keep beautifully for meal prep!
11. One-Pot Lasagna Soup with Ground Beef
All the flavors of classic lasagna in a hearty, comforting soup that’s ready in 30 minutes! Big chunks of ground beef, tender noodles, and a rich tomato broth topped with a three-cheese mixture of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan. No layering, no fuss—just pure cozy deliciousness in ONE pot!
12. One-Skillet Beef Taco Pasta
Taco night meets pasta night in the BEST way—and you don’t even boil the pasta separately! The noodles cook right in the skillet with taco-seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, beans, and corn. Top with avocado and cheese for a family-friendly dinner that’s ready in 20 minutes!
13. Italian Sausage, Peppers & Onions Skillet
💛💚❤️ This is the perfection option when you’re wondering what to make with hot Italian sausage! This EASY one skillet recipe combines Italian sausage and peppers with sweet Vidalia onions and rice to make a QUICK dinner that’s ready in 30 minutes!
14. 15-Minute Salsa Verde Chicken, Rice, and Beans
Fast, EASY, one skillet recipe! Between the salsa verde, lime juice, and cilantro mixed with juicy chicken, rice, and beans, you’ll be hooked! Perfect for busy weeknights and meal prepping!
15. Lemon Butter Dijon Chicken Skillet
🍋 Tender, juicy chicken with a scrumptious sauce made with lemon butter, Dijon mustard, and a splash of wine for extra flavor!! This EASY skillet chicken recipe is ready in 20 minutes and will become a family dinner FAVORITE!