14 Flavor-Packed One-Pot Meals That Make Cleanup a Breeze
Cooking a delicious meal doesn’t have to mean spending hours in the kitchen—or dealing with a mountain of dishes! These 14 flavor-packed one-pot meals are the perfect solution for busy nights, delivering bold, satisfying flavors with minimal cleanup. From hearty pastas to comforting soup, each recipe is designed to be both effortless and delicious. Get ready to simplify dinnertime without sacrificing taste—because less mess means more time to enjoy your meal!
Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe

This Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe is super simple and only needs 7 ingredients like minced garlic, fresh herbs, and cream to bring all the flavor. In about 20 minutes, you’ll have a rich, garlic-packed sauce that’s perfect with potatoes, sweet potatoes, rice, or pasta—your preference! Plus, it’s a one-pan dinner, so you’ll spend way less time cleaning up.
Shrimp Scampi in the Instant Pot
The ever elegant restaurant entree that you love to order just became so much easier to make at home! This recipe for Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi cooks in– get this– 3 minutes! This is a one pot meal that you’ll love to serve up, either for a quick meal for yourself or to impress at a dinner party!
Lima Beans and Corn Succotash Recipe
Lima Beans and Corn Succotash recipe is a simple but filling stew of corn, lima beans and other vegetables that can be served as a side dish or the main course.
One-Pot Shrimp Biryani
Looking for a failproof shrimp/prawn biryani recipe? I have one for you! This Instant Pot recipe will yield the most flavorful, one-pot biryani without a lot of hard work. If you don’t own an Instant Pot, don’t worry- you can still make great-tasting prawn biryani on your stovetop. Just check out the recipe below.
APPLE BEER CHEESE SOUP
We’re giving this classic, creamy beer cheese soup a cozy fall twist by adding a few fresh apples to the mix. The apple taste is subtle, but it brings a whole new layer of flavor to this easy autumn soup recipe!
Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts On The Stalk
Whole roasted Brussels sprouts on the stalk with an easy maple balsamic glaze makes a show-stopper side dish perfect for any occasion! Plate the whole stalk for a unique table centerpiece or simply cut the Brussels sprouts off the stalk to serve.
Vegetarian Gnocchi Bake
This Vegetarian Gnocchi Bake is easy, healthy, and delicious! Gnocchi gets tossed in a pan together with fresh vegetables, capers, and ricotta and then baked in the oven to bubbly perfection. Easily made vegan or gluten-free, baked gnocchi is a meal the whole family will love!
Honey Lime Chicken
Honey Lime Chicken is a sweet and savory infused shredded chicken that works great nestled in a tortilla with rice, cheese and beans to make a delicious Honey Lime Chicken Taco.
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Slumgullion
Slumgullion is the perfect pasta dish for the whole family made using basic ingredients like elbow macaroni, a can of tomato sauce, ground beef, and cheddar cheese. Try out this homemade version of your favorite hamburger helper!
Chicken Parmesan Pasta
This one-pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta is pure comfort food! A flavorful combination of Italian seasoned chicken breast, marinara sauce, pasta, lots of Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
One Pot Bruschetta Chicken Pasta
One Pot Bruschetta Chicken Pasta is a full-flavored pasta dish made with tender chicken, garlic, fresh basil, and bright cherry tomatoes. It’s an easy weeknight meal made entirely in one pot with all the flavors of my favorite bruschetta.
One-Pan Chicken, Green Bean, & Potato Dinner
This easy One-Pan Chicken, Green Bean, & Potato Dinner recipe takes no time to throw together and you don’t have to dirty dozens of dishes to do it! The savory herbs on buttery bites of roasted potatoes, chicken & green beans are sure to satisfy a hungry family and make this easy weeknight dinner a winner that you will want to make over and over!
Easy Sausage Potato Soup Recipe
This easy Sausage Potato Soup Recipe is a total comfort in a bowl! It uses mild or spicy Italian sausage, tender gold potatoes, and a creamy, seasoned broth. The salty, smoky bacon brings out a ton of flavor, and finishing it off with some fresh kale or spinach gives it a nice pop. Plus, everything cooks up in just one pot and is ready in under 30 minutes!
30 Min One Pot Pizza Pasta
This Pizza Pasta combines all the great flavors of your favorite pizza in an easy 30 minutes, one pot pasta dish! This cheesy pizza casserole is kid friendly and always a family dinner favorite!