These easy one pot meals come together fast and make dinnertime feel effortless – especially if you're a new (or just tired) cook.
Some nights just call for fewer dishes and more comfort – especially if you're new to cooking or just too tired to think about it at the end of the day. These easy one pot meals come together fast and make dinnertime feel effortless.
Every recipe here is simple to follow, uses pantry staples, and won’t leave you with a pile of dirty dishes.
1. One Pan Skillet Lasagna
One Pan Skillet Lasagna has all the flavor of the classic with none of the fuss.
2. Easy Beef Stroganoff
With tender beef, mushrooms, and a silky sauce, this Beef Stroganoff delivers big comfort in a simple, satisfying meal.
3. Chicken Enchilada Soup
This Chicken Enchilada Soup has bold flavor, the best toppings, and just the right amount of spice.
4. Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Tuscan Chicken Pasta is creamy, savory, and packed with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach for extra flavor.
5. Pad Thai
Pad Thai is tangy, slightly sweet, and comes together quickly with pantry staples and fresh lime.
6. One Pan Jambalaya
This easy one-pan Jambalaya is full of bold Cajun flavors, and it's the kind of healthy comfort food we all crave!
7. Sheet Pan Fajitas
Sheet Pan Fajitas are colorful, flavorful, and perfect for piling into warm tortillas on a busy night. Try our homemade Flour or Corn tortillas- they are the perfect addition to this recipe.
8. Million Dollar Spaghetti
Million Dollar Spaghetti is a layered spaghetti casserole with rich meat sauce, creamy cheese, and melty mozzarella – budget‑friendly, comforting, and always a crowd pleaser.
9. Breakfast Skillet
This Breakfast Skillet has crispy potatoes, eggs, bacon, and sausage – topped with shredded cheese and simple ingredients that always hit the spot.
10. Skinny Chicken Alfredo
Skinny Chicken Alfredo is lighter than the classic but still rich and satisfying enough for comfort food cravings.
11. Braised Short Ribs
Braised Short Ribs delivers melt‑in‑your‑mouth beef in a rich, savory sauce that feels restaurant‑worthy but is surprisingly simple. I love to make this recipe in my crockpot.
12. Baked Ziti
Baked Ziti is cheesy, saucy, and exactly what you want on a night when only pasta will do.
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