7 One Pot Meals

Do you dread mealtime in your home? Take back control of dinnertime with this collection of 7 one pot meals! Not only are these tasty recipes great for busy households, they’re also budget friendly!

With just one pot, sheet pan or even your crock pot, clean up is a breeze as well! Leaving you more time to spend with family to relax after a long day.

Check out all the other Weekly Meal Plans available to help you get dinner on the table for your family!

Making dinner can feel like a never ending chore, and when life gets hectic it can be hard to get a delicious, balanced meal on the table.

I know for my family, when I plan what we're going to eat for dinner ahead of time, we always have a good meal on the table.  And, yes, I do plan ahead.

If you're struggling with getting meals together and on the table every night, I suggest you take the time and plan out your meals. I find it easier to write out our meals using our Weekly Meal Planner. 

It helps keep me focused and plan ahead for busy nights. Make sure you check out 10 Essentials Pantry Items and  Freezer Meal Planning Tips to further help you customize your family’s dinner.

Meal Plan Ideas

If you struggle coming up with recipes to cook ever night, I have the perfect solution – daily meal themes! It's an easy, stress-free way to create delicious meals that everyone in your family will love.

With daily meal themes, all you have to do is pick one theme per day and it will become the basis for your evening meal. No more guesswork or randomly throwing something together at the last minute.

Dinner Categories

Assign each day of the week a different category and then plan a meal according to that category.

• Monday - Meatless, Vegetarian or even Leftovers from the weekend.
• Tuesday - Taco Tuesday or Mexican Recipe
• Wednesday - Chicken, Beef or Fish
• Thursday - Pasta or Italian Night
• Friday - Sandwiches and Soup
• Saturday - Pizza or Eat Out, Order In
• Sunday - Comfort Food Meal

Make sure you pick a side dish to serve with the recipes listed below. Side dishes should include potatoes or rice along with one or two veggies. A tossed salad with homemade ranch salad dressing is always nice too.

Sheet Pan Chicken Cutlets

These Sheet Pan Chicken Cutlets with Broccoli are marinated in a zesty blend of orange, honey, and ginger—then roasted to perfection in 30 minutes or less!
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Chicken Cutlets

Sheet Pan Chicken Breast

This Sheet Pan Chicken Breast with Potatoes and Carrots makes the perfect dinner for two—quick, easy, and absolutely delicious!
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Chicken Breast

Spanish Rice and Beans

Spanish Rice and Beans is a simple one-pot meal made with pantry staples—nutritious, flavorful, vegetarian, and gluten-free. So easy to make, it’s sure to become a family favorite!
Get the Recipe: Spanish Rice and Beans

Taco Bake

Taco Tuesday just got even better! This cheesy, flavor-packed Taco Bake is perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a hungry crowd—sure to be a new family favorite.
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Cheesy Baked Tortellini Casserole

This Cheesy Baked Tortellini is a family favorite in the making—rich, comforting, and unbelievably easy to throw together in no time!
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Baked Tortellini Casserole

Three Bean Minestrone Soup

This Three Bean Minestrone Soup is simmered with Italian herbs for a rich, flavorful broth—making it a hearty and delicious dinner for tonight!
Get the Recipe: Three Bean Minestrone Soup

South of the Border Casserole

This South of the Border Casserole is a cheesy, Tex-Mex inspired one-pan dinner loaded with ground beef, rice, and bold flavor. Quick, comforting, and always a family favorite—perfect for busy weeknights!
Get the Recipe: South of the Border Casserole

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