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The Best One-Pot Comfort Meals

January 27, 2021 by Lindsay 27 Comments

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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!

One Pot Comfort Meals collage of 6 recipe photos

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

One Pot Comfort Meals

  1. Marry Me Chicken via Budget Delicious. Easy enough for a weeknight but fancy enough to impress company.
  2. One-Pot Ground Chicken Fajita Pasta via Nutmeg Nanny. All the goodness of fajitas in a comforting bowl of pasta.
  3. Chili Con Carne via Country Cleaver. Everyone needs a classic chili recipe for cold nights.
  4. The Best Stovetop Mac and Cheese via Life’s Ambrosia. A childhood favorite that will never let you down.
  5. Kid-Friendly Skillet Sloppy Joe Casserole via Allergy Awesomeness. A twist on everyone’s favorite sloppy joes.
  6. Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits via Kristine’s Kitchen. No need for crust with this simple, yet hearty pot pie recipe.

collage of easy one pot comfort meals

  1. Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Sausage and Green Beans via The Lean Green Bean. Pasta, meat and veggies all on one sheet pan.
  2. Chicken Enchilada Skillet via Boulder Locavore. All the flavor of enchiladas without all the effort. 
  3. Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup via A Cedar Spoon. A light twist on classic chicken noodle soup. It’s good for the soul.
  4. One-Pot Jambalaya via Food Faith Fitness. A classic recipe that’s full of flavor. Introduce it to the family!
  5. Italian Sausage and Ravioli Soup via Amee’s Savory Dish. A hearty soup that couldn’t be easier to throw together.
  6. 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?

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!

What’s your favorite one-pot comfort meal? Leave me a link!

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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  1. Hollie says

    November 21, 2014 at 5:59 AM

    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.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      November 21, 2014 at 4:18 PM

      it’s the best!

      Reply
  2. Maryea {happy healthy mama} says

    November 21, 2014 at 6:25 AM

    I’m all about one pot meals! Great round up and thanks so much for including my quinoa pizza pie. 🙂

    Reply
  3. lindsay says

    November 21, 2014 at 7:54 AM

    this would be my potluck party dream. How fun would that be? YUM! and thanks for including the PHO!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      November 21, 2014 at 4:17 PM

      yes. that would be amazing!

      Reply
  4. Joanna @Makingmine says

    November 21, 2014 at 8:28 AM

    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 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      November 21, 2014 at 4:17 PM

      oooh fun! hope you find a good one!

      Reply
  5. Michele @ paleorunningmomma says

    November 21, 2014 at 9:39 AM

    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,

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      November 21, 2014 at 4:17 PM

      yay! hope you find one you like!

      Reply
  6. misszippy says

    November 21, 2014 at 10:13 AM

    I absolutely love one pot meals and am excited to have some new ideas. Great line up!

    Reply
  7. Melissa says

    November 21, 2014 at 10:14 AM

    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.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      November 21, 2014 at 4:17 PM

      sounds great to me!

      Reply
  8. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says

    November 21, 2014 at 10:48 AM

    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.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      November 21, 2014 at 4:16 PM

      doesn’t that pho look so good?!

      Reply
  9. Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says

    November 21, 2014 at 11:16 AM

    Yummy suggestions! Now I’m hungry!

    Reply
  10. Lisa @ Healthy Nibbles & Bits says

    November 21, 2014 at 11:41 AM

    Lindsay, thank you so much for including my chili in this! Those biscuits in photo are calling me!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      November 21, 2014 at 4:16 PM

      you’re welcome!

      Reply
  11. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

    November 21, 2014 at 11:48 AM

    One pot meals are the BEST because I HATE cleaning up after cooking. It is the worst!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      November 21, 2014 at 4:16 PM

      ugh. me too!

      Reply
  12. Katie @ Mom's Kitchen Handbook says

    November 21, 2014 at 12:12 PM

    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/

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      November 21, 2014 at 4:16 PM

      exactly!! thanks for pinning 🙂

      Reply
  13. Michael says

    November 21, 2014 at 1:05 PM

    The crock pot is one the most underutilized things in the kitchen.

    Reply
  14. Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says

    November 21, 2014 at 1:11 PM

    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!

    Reply
  15. Paige @ Your Trainer Paige says

    November 22, 2014 at 10:43 AM

    Yum! I’ve busted out the crock pot like 6 times in two weeks! Loving it lately.

    Reply
  16. Mattie says

    November 23, 2014 at 10:00 PM

    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!

    Reply
  17. Rebecca says

    April 9, 2019 at 10:35 AM

    The link on this page is showing an error

    Reply
  18. Bintu | Budget Delicious says

    January 31, 2021 at 12:02 PM

    Thanks so much for including my dish, I really appreciate it! So many tasty dishes here that I need to try!

    Reply

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