We love cooking, but we don’t love cleaning a sink full of dishes at the end of it.
One pot meals are one of the easiest ways to simplify dinner — everything cooks together, flavors build naturally, and cleanup is minimal. These are the kinds of recipes we rely on during busy weeks when we want something satisfying without the extra work.
We’ve rounded up some of our favorite one pot meals that are simple, flavorful, and easy to get on the table. How do we define one pot meal? A meal that can arguably be good with what is in the pot, and at most just needs a simple side of rice, salad or veggies. It keeps it simple!
Our Favorite One Pot Meals
One Pot Meals are like the holy grail of cooking. They are simple, reliable, and full of flavor. We love to have an arsenal of these kinds of meals, because they are perfect when life gets hectic. It’s a sure shot, easy clean up recipe that doesn’t stress you out. Whether you are using chicken, beef, pork, or seafood we have a recipe for any craving.
We did a round up of our favorite one pot meals. A little something for everyone from healthy to comforting, and everything in between. Give some of these a try and let us know what you think.
- Lemon Orzo Chicken: Bright, comforting, and full of flavor. Everything cooks together in one pot, making it perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
- Cauliflower Arroz con Pollo: A lighter take on a classic. All the flavor of arroz con pollo with a fresh twist that keeps things simple and balanced.
- Baked Chicken Mushrooms and Leeks
- Fricase de Pollo
- Sheet Pan Chicken & Veggies
- Instant Pot Boliche: A classic made easier. Rich, flavorful, and perfect when you want something comforting without spending all day in the kitchen.
- Picadillo: Simple, savory, and full of flavor. A one pot staple that’s easy to make and even better as leftovers.
- Instant Pot Carne con Papas
- Arroz y Camarones
- Stove Top Pork Medallions
- Arroz Chaufa: A full meal in one pan. Savory, satisfying, and perfect when you want something quick with big flavor.
- Arroz Chino
- Arroz y Salchichas
What to Serve with Your One Pot Meals
Keep it light:
- The Perfect White Rice
- Simple salad- try our Spring Salad
- Bread
- Roasted Vegetables
- Nothing at all
Once you start cooking this way, it’s hard to go back — simple meals, less cleanup, and flavors that come together naturally.
