Browse 28 one pot recipes with photos, prep and cook times, full ingredient lists, and step-by-step instructions.
DinnerChoose beef chuck or other stewing beef with marbling or a high fat content for added flavor and moisture in the cubes. This recipe for stovetop beef stew features carrots, Yukon Gold potatoes, and peas in a rich red wine sauce.
DinnerBrowning beef and cooking flour helps eliminate raw flavors and make the broth less watery. One-pot hamburger stew recipe features potatoes and carrots cooked with ground beef, peas, and tomato sauce.
DinnerChoose chuck or round cuts with fat and other connective tissue to add flavor and tenderness. Dutch oven goulash made with sweet paprika and vegetables such as bell peppers and mushrooms, and thickened sauce, is served with sour cream.
DinnerLow, indirect heat will allow marbled beef roast to cook along with onions and broth for a pot roast meal complete with juices. Seasoning for this pot roast includes kosher salt, black pepper, garlic salt, and thyme. Rest the beef roast before serving to help it retain moisture and slice easily.
DinnerBrowning the breaded beef multiple times adds color to the beef stew. Scraped beef browning adds flavor to the beef stew gravy. This recipe for homemade beef stew includes braised chuck roast and Yukon Gold potatoes and carrots until the beef and vegetables are tender.
DinnerQuickly pan-searing the shrimp helps it retain a pink color when returning to the sauce to maintain tenderness. One-Pan Shrimp and Creamed Corn includes chili powder, smoked paprika, and lime in the sauce made with melted feta cheese and sweet corn.
DinnerChoose potato gnocchi products available in your local market, both shelf-stable and fresh or frozen gnocchi. Fresh gnocchi pieces offer the best texture. This Olive Garden chicken gnocchi soup recipe features diced chicken and carrots, spinach, and tender gnocchi in a creamy broth seasoned with herbs.
DinnerAdding hot peppers to sour cream keeps sour cream from curdling when mixed into stew. White chicken chili, a mildly spicy dish made with cooked chicken, white beans, mild green peppers, corn, and broth, can be made in 25 minutes.
DinnerSlow cooking softens the chicken, potatoes, and carrots without overcooking the chicken. Balsamic vinegar added near the end of cooking provides a tangy flavor. A Spanish-style chicken stew contains paprika, saffron, and roasted red peppers.
DinnerSimmering penne in broth and milk with flour helps thicken penne sauce and cook the pasta. Stirring often keeps the pasta and sauce from clumping together. A one-pot skillet recipe for penne with ham includes diced ham and peas combined with penne and topped with Parmesan cheese.
DinnerFlouring chicken cutlets helps them brown and remain tender when cooked in sauce. This weeknight skillet recipe combines chicken cutlets and cremini mushrooms with a buttery white wine cream sauce that coats and thickens around the chicken cutlets.
DinnerOne skillet and other kitchen items are all you need to make this French onion pasta dish for quick weeknight dinners. Caramelized yellow onions, beef broth, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce add flavor to the pasta sauce. Evaporated milk and Gruyere cheese add richness to orecchiette pasta without heavy cream.
DinnerSlow cooking can tenderize the meat and connective tissues in a seared chuck roast. This red wine pot roast recipe produces juicy chuck roast and carrots in a slightly tangy and sweet gravy.
DinnerDinner can be prepared in 20 minutes, with only 6 minutes of cook time under pressure. Follow this cheddar risotto recipe in an Instant Pot using arborio rice, dry white wine, chicken broth, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh sage for a risotto with a chewy texture.
DinnerBrowning the ground beef and sautéing vegetables before adding them to a slow cooker can enhance flavor. This slow cooker ground beef chili recipe produces a hearty ground beef and bean dish with paprika and other spices for a smoky flavor.
LunchCook a six-serving dinner batch of Moroccan lentil soup. Pack leftovers for lunches during the week or freeze for future meals. Add the spinach, almond milk, and lemon at the finish. This vegetarian recipe uses fingerling potatoes, two kinds of lentils, and seasonings, including turmeric and cumin.
DinnerThe main ingredient in this Taco Soup recipe is canned tomatoes. They add flavor to the dish. This one-pot recipe can be made in 30 minutes using black beans, canned tomatoes, and ground meat. Serve this dish on cool evenings. It is a family-friendly recipe that allows each person to add their favorite toppings, such as cheese and avocado, to their bowl.
DinnerUse full-fat coconut milk as an ingredient in this Thai chicken soup and curry recipe to enhance flavors and balance red curry paste and lime juice. Cooked rotisserie chicken or other leftovers provide protein in the soup, while rice noodles and fresh herbs add more texture and flavor to each bowl of soup.
LunchChoose lemons that are solid and yellow with no blemishes and that produce at least 1/4 cup of juice. Lemon peel and juice provide lemon flavor to this Greek chickpea soup. Other soup ingredients include orzo pasta, vegetables, and tempered eggs to give the soup broth a smooth, somewhat thick texture and rich flavor.
DinnerYukon Gold potatoes are the primary potato used in this soup recipe for added flavor. Potato soup is a comforting cold-weather dish because of its rich flavor.
DinnerThis 55-minute Moroccan fish dish can be cooked in a single covered pan. Salmon fillets are cooked in a sauce and other vegetables seasoned with sweet paprika and tomato paste and topped with cilantro and lemon for a tangy contrast to the dish's mild heat.
Side DishesA simple boiling and covering technique allows orzo pasta to cook completely in its cooking liquid for tender but firm pasta in the same pot. This vegetarian Mediterranean orzo recipe contains olives, feta cheese, tomatoes, lemon juice and other seasonings, and fresh basil.
DinnerSearing salmon adds flavor and color. Searing leftover salmon after cooking it in orzo prevents overcooking. Searing salmon separately from orzo is better than searing it with the orzo. One-pan lemon orzo with salmon features cooked orzo and spinach mixed with Parmesan cheese and topped with lemon juice and seared salmon.
DinnerChoose fresh, boneless, skinless chicken thighs to add moisture and cooking liquid to the rice dish. This Greek-style chicken and lemon rice dish with paprika and oregano-seasoned chicken and lemon and other ingredients includes spinach, chickpeas, tomatoes, and feta cheese.