Looking for the best one-pot comfort meals? These dinner ideas are warm and satisfying and also quick and easy to make and clean up!
Hi Friends!
Let’s talk comfort meals. Specifically one-pot comfort meals. When things get busy around here, typically the last thing I want to do when dinner rolls around is make a main dish and a couple of side dishes, etc to get a complete meal. I want easy. I want to minimize the amount of dirty dishes I have to deal with after dinner is over. I want dinner to be fast, simple and delicious…all at once! That’s why I love these recipes. My definition of one-pot meals are any that combine lean protein, lots of veggies and some healthy carbs in one dish! What’s better than getting a balanced meal in every bite?!
And these aren’t just any one-pot meals. These are comfort food recipes. The kinds of recipes that bring back childhood memories, like chicken pot pie, macaroni and cheese and more! When you combine the simplicity of a meal requiring just one pot and wonderful foodie memories that accompany so many comfort food recipes, you’re setting yourself up for some great meal choices!
One-Pot Comfort Meals
- Marry Me Chicken via Budget Delicious. Easy enough for a weeknight but fancy enough to impress company.
- One-Pot Ground Chicken Fajita Pasta via Nutmeg Nanny. All the goodness of fajitas in a comforting bowl of pasta.
- Chili Con Carne via Country Cleaver. Everyone needs a classic chili recipe for cold nights.
- The Best Stovetop Mac and Cheese via Life’s Ambrosia. A childhood favorite that will never let you down.
- Kid-Friendly Skillet Sloppy Joe Casserole via Allergy Awesomeness. A twist on everyone’s favorite sloppy joes.
- Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits via Kristine’s Kitchen. No need for crust with this simple, yet hearty pot pie recipe.
- Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Sausage and Green Beans via The Lean Green Bean. Pasta, meat and veggies all on one sheet pan.
- Chicken Enchilada Skillet via Boulder Locavore. All the flavor of enchiladas without all the effort.
- Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup via A Cedar Spoon. A light twist on classic chicken noodle soup. It’s good for the soul.
- One-Pot Jambalaya via Food Faith Fitness. A classic recipe that’s full of flavor. Introduce it to the family!
- Italian Sausage and Ravioli Soup via Amee’s Savory Dish. A hearty soup that couldn’t be easier to throw together.
- Skillet Lasagna via Flavor the Moments. No need for layers with this fun twist on lasagna!
Did anything catch your eye? Tell me, are you a fan of one-pot meals or do you prefer a main dish with assorted side dishes to go along with it? What’s your favorite comfort food and/or your favorite one-pot meal?
What’s your favorite one-pot comfort meal? Leave me a link!
Enjoy!
–Lindsay–
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The Crock Pot has become one of my staple dinner plans right now. When I work 10 hours, I just plug it in and know that dinner will be done when I get home. It’s so nice that way.
it’s the best!
I’m all about one pot meals! Great round up and thanks so much for including my quinoa pizza pie. 🙂
this would be my potluck party dream. How fun would that be? YUM! and thanks for including the PHO!
yes. that would be amazing!
I might have to pick one of these for tonight! We’re going to put up our Christmas tree and other decorations, so I wanted to have an easy (yet yummy) dinner ready when my husband got home 🙂
oooh fun! hope you find a good one!
How fabulous! There is nothing like a delicious and easy one pot meal a couple of times a week. Right now I lack creativity with the crock pot and have just been doing some sort of shredded meat/poultry but I’d love to get our of my rut and try a new recipe,
yay! hope you find one you like!
I absolutely love one pot meals and am excited to have some new ideas. Great line up!
Ugh, that tortilla soup looks amazingggg. I’m a vegetarian, but I can totally see myself subbing the chicken broth for veggie and upping the bean content (kidney maybe??)…2% Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, and it sounds like late fall heaven.
sounds great to me!
Lindsay’s Pho is a must! I haven’t been getting the crockpot out much. Not sure why. I haven’t been inspired enough I guess.
doesn’t that pho look so good?!
Yummy suggestions! Now I’m hungry!
Lindsay, thank you so much for including my chili in this! Those biscuits in photo are calling me!
you’re welcome!
One pot meals are the BEST because I HATE cleaning up after cooking. It is the worst!
ugh. me too!
Great line up! I’m pinning this! I think the idea of comfort and one-pot meals definitely go hand-in-hand. And these are just the sort of meals for a new mama like you 🙂
Here is one of my favorites, a Chicken Tortilla Soup: http://www.momskitchenhandbook.com/soup/chicken-tortilla-soup/
exactly!! thanks for pinning 🙂
The crock pot is one the most underutilized things in the kitchen.
Adore the crock-pot. In fact I have 2 going right now! And with a new baby, these quick meals really have to help you out!
Yum! I’ve busted out the crock pot like 6 times in two weeks! Loving it lately.
Yummmm!! I love a good crock pot meal. There is something amazing about throwing all the ingredients together, turning the pot on, and waiting until its done. It’s so simple, efficient and easy!
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Thanks so much for including my dish, I really appreciate it! So many tasty dishes here that I need to try!