11 "Skip the Sink Full of Dishes" One-Pot Dinners You'll Love

One-pot meals are a game-changer for busy families, making dinnertime quick, easy, and delicious. From creamy pastas to flavorful rice dishes, these recipes are packed with bold flavors and minimal cleanup. Everyone at the table will be asking for seconds!

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Creamy Chicken and Rice

This Creamy Chicken and Rice recipe is a total lifesaver on busy nights! Made in just one pot, it’s hearty, comforting, and loaded with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a rich, creamy sauce that everyone will enjoy. CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE

Smoked Sausage and Rice

A wide pan with a red tomato rice, smoked sausage and peppers from overhead. — Image Credit: On My Kid’s Plate

Packed with smoky sausage, fluffy rice, and flavorful spices, this one-pot wonder makes dinnertime stress-free. It’s quick to prep, easy to clean up, and full of hearty goodness. CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE

Chicken Bruschetta Pasta

Fork and plate of pasta with chicken, tomatoes and spinach. — Image Credit: On My Kid’s Plate

Chicken Bruschetta Pasta combines the fresh flavors of tomato, basil, and balsamic with tender chicken in one easy pot. It’s a quick and delicious way to bring bold flavors to your dinner table. CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE

Cheesy Homemade Hamburger Shells Pasta

A wide view of a wooden spoon stirring a skillet filled with cheesy homemade hamburger helper in a pan. — Image Credit: On My Kid’s Plate

This Cheesy Hamburger Shells Pasta is a creamy, cheesy delight made all in one pot. It’s packed with ground beef and perfectly cooked pasta, making it a family favorite every time. CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE

Cheesy Mexican Style Chicken and Rice

A wide view of a bowl of Mexican chicken and rice with cheese, corn, black beans, bell pepper pieces, sour cream and avocado. — Image Credit: On My Kid’s Plate

Loaded with tender chicken, cheesy rice, and a kick of Mexican-inspired flavor, this one-pot meal is sure to become a family go-to. Easy, cheesy, and oh-so-satisfying! CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE

Smoked Sausage Pasta

This Smoked Sausage Pasta is packed with bold flavors and creamy goodness—all in one pot. A quick and hearty dinner perfect for busy nights! CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE

Ground Pork Lettuce Wraps

These Ground Pork Lettuce Wraps are light, flavorful, and made in one pot for easy cleanup. A fun and delicious way to mix up your dinner routine! CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE

One-Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta

A close up of a dish of pasta with chicken and cheese. — Image Credit: On My Kid’s Plate

One-Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta brings together tender chicken, tangy marinara, and melty cheese for a comforting dish with minimal cleanup. Dinner perfection in a pot! CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE

Chicken Penne Alfredo

Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with tender chicken, this one-pot Chicken Penne Alfredo is a weeknight winner. Comfort food made easy! CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE

Chicken Thighs and Rice

A wide view of bone in chicken thighs on top of rice in a pot from above. — Image Credit: On My Kid’s Plate

Juicy chicken thighs and perfectly seasoned rice come together in this one-pot dinner that’s both hearty and satisfying. It’s a meal your whole family will request again and again! CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE

Fried Rice

Fried Rice is loaded with veggies, fluffy rice, and delicious seasoning. Perfect for using up leftovers and making dinnertime simple and quick! CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE