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20+ Easy One-Pot Recipes, From Dinner to Dessert

Updated August 29, 2022
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One-Pot Cheesy Pasta Bake
Credit: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

These quick one-pot recipes couldn't be easier. Whether you're looking to for a dinner or dessert, we've got you covered with our favorite one-pot wonders. With this winning collection of simple recipes, your busy weeknight just got much easier! 

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One-Pot Cheesy Pasta Bake

One-Pot Cheesy Pasta Bake
Credit: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

One-Pot Cheesy Pasta Bake Recipe

This easy skillet pasta bake is a surefire family hit. Pasta and meat sauce topped with mozzarella cheese will make everyone at the table happy, and the all-in-one-pot technique will have the cook smiling pretty. Cooking the pasta in the meat sauce not only lessens the amount of dishes you have to do and the time it takes to get dinner done.

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One-Pot Chicken with Farro

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Credit: Jennifer Causey

One-Pot Chicken with Farro Recipe

This easy dish is perfect for a casual get-together with friends. Inspired by arroz con pollo, it is hearty with satisfying complexity. Cumin, saffron, and oregano season rich chicken thighs and nutty farro as the dish simmers.

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One-Pot Pasta with Tomato-Basil Sauce

One-Pot Pasta with Tomato-Basil Sauce
Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

One-Pot Pasta with Tomato-Basil Sauce Recipe

This dish is a revelation. Throw all of your ingredients into one pot over medium-high heat, and about 25 minutes later you'll have noodles perfectly coated in a luscious tomato-basil sauce. This is any busy mom's weeknight dinner perfection. If entertaining, serve with one of our easy green salad recipes for the complete dinner experience. 

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One-Pot Salmon with Snap Peas and Rice

One-Pot Salmon with Snap Peas and Rice
Credit: John Kernick; Styling: Sara Quessenberry

One-Pot Salmon with Snap Peas and Rice Recipe

This easy One-Pot Salmon With Snap Peas and Rice comes together in a snap (pun intended).

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One-Pot Chocolate Cake

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One-Pot Chocolate Cake Recipe

This delicious chocolate cake from our friend Joy the Baker comes together in one sauce pan, so you can enjoy the rich flavor and whipped topping without the worry of cleaning too many dishes afterwards!

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One-Pot Beef Stew

One Pot Beef Stew
Credit: Greg Dupree; Styling: Claire Spollen

One-Pot Beef Stew Recipe

This dish gets zip from whole mustard and richness from red wine. And that leftover wine pairs beautifully with the stew.

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Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup with Chorizo

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Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland; Food Styling: Marianne Williams

Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup with Chorizo Recipe

For an easy and elegant fall entertaining dish you can make in your Instant Pot, look no further than our savory butternut squash soup. This Instant Pot butternut squash soup is a perfect recipe for effortless autumnal vibes.

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Easy Taco Soup

Taco Soup
Credit: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Buffy Hargett

Easy Taco Soup Recipe

In addition to being super simple, this easy taco soup recipe makes a lot of food, meaning you won't have to worry about lunch or dinner for the next few days. Most of the ingredients are already in your pantry, so everything comes together quickly.

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Capitol Hill Bean Soup

Capitol Hill Bean Soup
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Capitol Hill Bean Soup Recipe

If you don't have time to soak the dried beans for 8 hours or overnight, try this quick-soak method. Put the beans in a large pot, add water 2 inches above the beans, and bring to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand 1 hour. Drain the beans, and then cook according to the recipe.

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Savory Sausage, Veggie, and Gnocchi Soup

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Credit: Jen Causey; Prop Styling: Kay Clark; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners

Savory Sausage, Veggie, and Gnocchi Soup Recipe

Turkey sausage, sweet butternut squash, earthy mushrooms, shallots, and spinach come together to make a big bowl of delicious comfort. The colors stay intact, and the sausage is perfect for sopping up with some crusty French bread.

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Easy Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Bacon

Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Bacon
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Cindy Barr; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

Easy Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Bacon Recipe

We spiced up plain-Jane lentil soup with the addition of tender sweet potato chunks, fire-roasted tomatoes, and bacon. This rich, comforting, smoky soup is perfect if you are planning a tailgate event or weekend party because it can be prepared up to three days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

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Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup

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Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Missie Crawford

Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup Recipe

Coconut milk tames the heat and combines deliciously with shredded chicken breast in Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup.

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Italian Turkey and Orzo Soup

Italian Turkey and Orzo Soup
Credit: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Italian Turkey and Orzo Soup Recipe

Orzo—the little rice-shaped pasta—is practically made for soup. It cooks much faster than rice and is just as satisfying. This quick soup comes together in just about 20 minutes, but still tastes rich and full.

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Easy One-Bowl Apple Cake

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Easy One-Bowl Apple Cake Recipe

This easy apple cake requires only one mixing bowl and a handful of basic ingredients, but bakes up into a delightfully dense, moist cake you'll want to make again and again. This cake leans more on the side of rich and gooey than light and fluffy, so it's a natural partner to a scoop of ice cream. 

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Spicy Black Bean Soup with Chorizo

Spicy Black Bean Soup with Chorizo

Spicy Black Bean Soup with Chorizo Recipe

This spicy soup recipe requires little attention or effort with the slow cooking power of your Instant Pot. Tip: Dried beans don't have to be soaked—just toss them into the Instant Pot®.

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Bacon and Beef Stew

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Bacon and Beef Stew Recipe

 Savory, rich bacon and beef pair perfectly with beer, mustard, and red wine vinegar creating a well-rounded, complex flavor profile. The recipe comes together quickly and makes 16 cups--enough for 12 generous servings. Make sure to use low sodium beef broth to keep a balanced salt level. Serve with crusty bread, cornbread, or butter rolls. 

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Creamy White Chicken Chili

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Credit: Jen Causey; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Prissy Lee

Creamy White Chicken Chili Recipe

This Creamy White Chicken Chili is super easy to make—seriously, it only takes 30 minutes, and it's manageable for beginner cooks. To make it even easier, you could even use a rotisserie chicken. It's rich, packed with beans, vegetables, and chicken, and isn't too spicy, but you can always add hot sauce or sliced fresh jalapeños to up the heat.

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One-Bowl Chocolate Mocha Cream Cake

One-Bowl Chocolate Mocha Cream Cake

One-Bowl Chocolate Mocha Cream Cake Recipe

"Cake is my favorite dessert--especially frosted cake." -Anna Ginsberg, Austin, TX. We agree, Anna! This easy one-bowl cake recipe got rave reviews (and a top-rating) from our users who called it "moist, sweet, and absolutely delicious."

 

 

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Couldn't Be Easier BBQ Pork Tenderloin

Couldn't Be Easier BBQ Pork Tenderloin (Crock Pot)
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Couldn't Be Easier BBQ Pork Tenderloin Recipe

This is an incredibly easy Crock-Pot recipe that's loaded with flavor. Super tender and moist. Perfect for those days you don't want to mess with dinner.

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Chicken Alfredo Soup

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Chicken Alfredo Soup Recipe

Inspired by the favorite pasta dish, this creamy Chicken Alfredo Soup comes together in no time with the help of a few store-bought shortcuts. Rotisserie chicken, frozen peas, and a jar of Alfredo sauce, which serves as the backbone of this highly comforting pot of soup, keep your hands-on prep to a minimum.

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Buffalo Chicken Chili

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Credit: Jen Causey; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Prissy Lee

Buffalo Chicken Chili Recipe

This Buffalo Chicken Chili is one the best soups that's come out of our test kitchen. We've combined two of the best foods around to make one ultimate dish. It's hearty, full of chicken and veggies, and has a subtly spiced buffalo flavor.

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    1 of 21 One-Pot Cheesy Pasta Bake
    2 of 21 One-Pot Chicken with Farro
    3 of 21 One-Pot Pasta with Tomato-Basil Sauce
    4 of 21 One-Pot Salmon with Snap Peas and Rice
    5 of 21 One-Pot Chocolate Cake
    6 of 21 One-Pot Beef Stew
    7 of 21 Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup with Chorizo
    8 of 21 Easy Taco Soup
    9 of 21 Capitol Hill Bean Soup
    10 of 21 Savory Sausage, Veggie, and Gnocchi Soup
    11 of 21 Easy Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Bacon
    12 of 21 Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup
    13 of 21 Italian Turkey and Orzo Soup
    14 of 21 Easy One-Bowl Apple Cake
    15 of 21 Spicy Black Bean Soup with Chorizo
    16 of 21 Bacon and Beef Stew
    17 of 21 Creamy White Chicken Chili
    18 of 21 One-Bowl Chocolate Mocha Cream Cake
    19 of 21 Couldn't Be Easier BBQ Pork Tenderloin
    20 of 21 Chicken Alfredo Soup
    21 of 21 Buffalo Chicken Chili

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