Easy One Pot Dinner Ideas | Cookies & Cups https://cookiesandcups.com/recipes/dinner/one-pot-meals/ Chronicling My Life in Sugar Fri, 22 Mar 2024 20:02:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://cookiesandcups.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/cropped-hearticon2-32x32.png Easy One Pot Dinner Ideas | Cookies & Cups https://cookiesandcups.com/recipes/dinner/one-pot-meals/ 32 32 Cream of Mushroom Chicken https://cookiesandcups.com/cream-of-mushroom-chicken/ #respond Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:25:59 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=93263 Cream of Mushroom Chicken

This satisfying cream of mushroom chicken dinner is ready in one skillet in 30 minutes! It’s easy to make with tender and juicy chicken pieces cooked in a creamy mushroom gravy, perfect for serving over rice or noodles.

Why You’ll Love This Cream of Mushroom Chicken Recipe

This comforting cream of mushroom chicken recipe is a quick and easy skillet dinner that the whole family begs for at least once a week.

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Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage https://cookiesandcups.com/instant-pot-corned-beef-and-cabbage/ #respond Mon, 26 Feb 2024 14:11:26 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=95158 Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage

You can make traditional corned beef and cabbage in the Instant Pot, right in time for St. Patrick’s Day! This easy beef recipe is flavorful and juicy, and it cooks in a fraction of the time.  

Why You’ll Love This Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe

Succulent and packed with flavor, this Instant Pot corned beef and cabbage recipe comes together easily with only minutes of prep! Here’s why the pressure cooker is about to become your new favorite method for this hearty dish:

  • Extra juicy.

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Taco Pasta https://cookiesandcups.com/taco-pasta/ #respond Fri, 19 Jan 2024 18:10:00 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=94425 Taco Pasta

Cheesy taco pasta is such an easy family dinner! Filled with juicy ground beef, salsa, and plenty of Tex-Mex seasoning, it’s a 30-minute recipe perfect for weeknights.

This dinner idea combines two of our household favorites: tacos and creamy pasta! For another fun Italian-Mexican spin, try this cheesy burrito lasagna.

Why You’ll Love This Taco Pasta Recipe

We love dinnertime mash-ups like taco pizza and taco burgers. This time, get ready for creamy, cheesy, satisfying taco pasta!

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Instant Pot Beef Stew https://cookiesandcups.com/instant-pot-beef-stew/ #respond Fri, 05 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=92539 Instant Pot Beef Stew

The coziest Instant Pot beef stew with bites of tender beef cooked in rich, flavorful gravy with veggies, potatoes, and savory herbs. This recipe has that simmered-all-day flavor, ready in a fraction of the time!

Why You’ll Love This Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipe

Your pressure cooker is the secret to the best beef stew! This Instant Pot beef stew tastes as though it’s cooked all day, and it’s ready in a fraction of the time.

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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes https://cookiesandcups.com/instant-pot-mashed-potatoes/ #respond Wed, 20 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=85381 Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

This easy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes recipe makes perfectly rich and creamy mashed potatoes in a fraction of the time. Enjoy a heaping side of buttery, homemade mashed potatoes with your next cozy meal, made easy with the pressure cooker!

If you’d prefer a low-and-slow method, check out my recipe for easy Crockpot Mashed Potatoes.

Rich and Creamy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes 

In this house, mashed potatoes are always associated with warm fuzzy feelings: holidays, cozy family meals, special occasions, or juicy beef dinners (I see you, Instant Pot Cubed Beef).

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Unstuffed Cabbage https://cookiesandcups.com/unstuffed-cabbage/ #respond Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=92503 Unstuffed Cabbage

Unstuffed cabbage is a quicker way to enjoy the savory flavor of traditional cabbage rolls! This deconstructed version is made with juicy ground beef and pork combined with fire-roasted tomatoes, onions, and seasonings in a flavorful and easy one-pot meal.

Why You’ll Love This Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Recipe

Cabbage rolls are a traditional European meal, and this deconstructed version is fast becoming one of our favorite weeknight dinners! Here’s why you’ll want this recipe for rich and savory unstuffed cabbage on rotation, just in time for the cooler weather:

  • Time-saving.

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Buffalo Wild Wings Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta https://cookiesandcups.com/buffalo-wild-wings-garlic-parmesan-chicken-pasta/ #comments Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=91553 Buffalo Wild Wings Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Creamy Buffalo Wild Wings Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a quick and easy dinner idea that you can make with only 6 ingredients! You’ll love this take on the viral TikTok recipe, packed with bold, cheesy, garlicky flavor.

If you love the savory, garlicky flavors of this dish, try my Garlic Bread Pasta, too! 

Creamy Buffalo Wild Wings Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

This is my take on the TikTok-famous Buffalo Wild Wings Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta!

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Instant Pot Butter Chicken https://cookiesandcups.com/instant-pot-butter-chicken/ #comments Thu, 18 May 2023 11:02:46 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=87923 Instant Pot Butter Chicken

Who can resist creamy, spicy Indian chicken curry? Make it at home with this easy recipe for Instant Pot Butter Chicken! This is a rich, aromatic, and comforting one-pot meal that’s family-friendly and ready in an hour or less.

Easy Indian Butter Chicken Recipe

Curry night has just become a thing in our house. I owe it entirely to this easy Instant Pot butter chicken. I’ve used my Instant Pot to make some of my favorite chicken recipes, from Instant Pot Chicken Thighs to Salsa Verde Chicken.

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Easy Skillet Taco Rice https://cookiesandcups.com/easy-skillet-taco-rice/ #comments Thu, 13 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=87059 Easy Skillet Taco Rice

Make this Taco Rice recipe all in one skillet with savory ground beef, salsa, taco seasoning, and plenty of cheese. This fast and easy dinner idea brings together all of your favorite Tex-Mex flavors in 30 minutes or less.

If you love this ground beef and rice recipe, you need to give my Fiesta Chicken Casserole a try!

Cheesy One-Pan Taco Rice Recipe

Today we’re turning simple white rice into a zesty all-in-one meal, loaded with ground beef, onions, taco seasoning, salsa, and melted cheese.

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Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup https://cookiesandcups.com/instant-pot-broccoli-cheddar-soup/ #respond Tue, 11 Apr 2023 18:20:43 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=86285 Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Rich and creamy Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a quick and easy meal idea, perfect for busy weeknights! Tender broccoli and veggies, melty cheddar, and a flavorful broth cook up all in one pot for the coziest, most satisfying homemade soup ever.

Creamy Instant Pot Broccoli and Cheese Soup

Soups are one of my favorite things to make in the Instant Pot, and that’s saying a lot. I use my IP to make everything from Pork Carnitas to Instant Pot Risotto.

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One-Pot Chicken Gnocchi Soup https://cookiesandcups.com/one-pot-chicken-gnocchi-soup/ #respond Wed, 15 Mar 2023 11:04:33 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=86949 One-Pot Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Homemade Chicken Gnocchi Soup is made for chilly evenings! This easy soup recipe tastes as though it comes from a restaurant kitchen, but only takes one pot and 30 minutes to make on the stove. It’s full of tender chicken, veggies, and soft gnocchi dumplings in the silkiest cream broth. 

If you love comforting one-pot soup recipes like this easy gnocchi soup, try my One Pot Lasagna Soup, too!

Creamy Gnocchi Soup (Better Than Olive Garden!)

Who else isn’t quite ready to give up sweater weather?

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Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup https://cookiesandcups.com/instant-pot-chicken-noodle-soup/ #respond Fri, 10 Mar 2023 14:18:40 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=86826 Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

Hearty and flavorful Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup is the cozy bowlful you need on your next chilly day. This satisfying soup recipe is brimming with classic ingredients, including tender chicken and veggies, egg noodles, and herbs in a savory chicken broth. It’s fast, easy, and cooks up perfectly every time.

Looking for a stove-top version? Check out my traditional recipe for Chicken Noodle Soup!

Cozy Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

You could say that chicken noodle soup is a pretty big deal around here.

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Easy Stovetop Mac and Cheese https://cookiesandcups.com/easy-stovetop-mac-and-cheese/ #comments Mon, 27 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=85458 Easy Stovetop Mac and Cheese

This Easy Stovetop Mac and Cheese is the best kind of classic comfort food, made with just 5 ingredients! The ultra-creamy cheese sauce for this homemade mac and cheese comes together in minutes in one pot.

You won’t want to miss my recipe for creamy, no-boil Crock Pot Mac and Cheese, too!

Easy Homemade Mac and Cheese on the Stovetop

Skip your boxed macaroni and cheese, because this homemade version is going to knock your socks off!

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One Pot Lasagna Soup https://cookiesandcups.com/one-pot-lasagna-soup/ #respond Mon, 20 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=86392 One Pot Lasagna Soup

This one-pot Lasagna Soup is brimming with everything we love about traditional lasagna, including zesty Italian sausage and lots of melty cheese! Put down the casserole dish and make this flavorful homemade soup recipe in 30 minutes or less.

For another cozy one-pot recipe, try my Secret Ingredient Turkey Chili!

The Easiest One-Pot Lasagna Soup

Today we’re turning an Italian favorite into a hearty, delicious homemade soup! Lasagna soup is everything I love about Homemade Lasagna: cozy, flavorful, and ultra-comforting.

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Cozy Lentil Soup https://cookiesandcups.com/cozy-lentil-soup/ #respond Mon, 23 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=85830 Cozy Lentil Soup

This cozy and super delicious Slow Cooker Lentil Soup is an easy vegetarian recipe filled with hearty lentils, vegetables, flavorful herbs, and spinach. 

Lately, it’s been all about soups in this house! Check out my other comforting recipes for Instant Pot Potato Soup and Cheeseburger Soup.

Crock Pot Vegetarian Lentil Soup with Potatoes

Today I’m sharing a wonderful, comforting vegetarian soup that I’ve been making regularly for meatless Monday.

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Greek Tomato Feta Soup https://cookiesandcups.com/greek-tomato-feta-soup/ #comments Sun, 15 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=85804 Greek Tomato Feta Soup

Fresh with the flavors of the Mediterranean, this quick Greek Tomato Feta Soup is a zesty and easy soup recipe made with sweet juicy tomatoes, tender orzo pasta, creamy feta, and a light chili kick. Pure comfort food!

Craving more hearty soups with loads of flavor like this one? Try my Cheeseburger Soup and Instant Pot Potato Soup, too!

An Easy Tomato Feta and Orzo Soup Recipe

This vegetarian soup is inspired by the flavors and smells of the Mediterranean.

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Cashew Chicken https://cookiesandcups.com/cashew-chicken/ #comments Wed, 04 Jan 2023 12:50:37 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=85320 Cashew Chicken

This amazingly easy (and just plain amazing) Cashew Chicken is a favorite weeknight dinner! Made from juicy chicken stir-fried with tender veggies in a tangy, savory Asian-inspired sauce. This 25-minute homemade recipe is a million times better than takeout.

If you love quick take out at home inspired dinners, make sure to try my Beef and Broccoli recipe!

Better-Than-Takeout Cashew Chicken Recipe

We’re no strangers to takeout in this family.

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Instant Pot Risotto https://cookiesandcups.com/instant-pot-risotto/ #respond Thu, 17 Nov 2022 12:56:28 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=84823 Instant Pot Risotto

This rich and creamy Instant Pot Risotto is an easy, hands-off entree or side dish that’s ready in 30 minutes! Tender arborio rice is pressure cooked with onion, garlic, white wine, and broth, then finished off with freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Easy Instant Pot Parmesan Risotto

Winter is creeping in, friends. And you know what that means: comfort food season! Lately, I’ve been all about cozy casseroles, crock pot dinners, and pasta.

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Creamy Pumpkin and Bacon Pasta https://cookiesandcups.com/creamy-pumpkin-and-bacon-pasta/ #comments Mon, 17 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=84534 Creamy Pumpkin and Bacon Pasta

This cozy, creamy Pumpkin and Bacon Pasta recipe is ready in 30 minutes and filled with the warming flavors of fall! It’s an easy one-pot dinner made with tender pasta tossed in a rich pumpkin cream sauce, spiced with nutmeg and a touch of chili.

Serve this with my Southern Pecan Bread and you have a truly epic fall dinner idea!

Creamy Pumpkin Pasta with Bacon

Every so often, I craft up a recipe that I already know is destined for the weeknight dinner Hall of Fame.

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Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast https://cookiesandcups.com/instant-pot-mississippi-pot-roast/ #respond Mon, 12 Sep 2022 12:30:09 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=83739 Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast

My Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast is the perfect one-pot beef recipe, cooked in a zesty sauce made with ranch, buttery gravy, and sweet, mild pepperoncini. This pressure-cooked Mississippi roast is just as irresistibly tender as any crock pot version! Serve it with mashed potatoes or on a sub roll!

A Perfect Pot Roast with Zesty Ranch and Pepperoncini

I just love a good pot roast. There’s something so tasty about meat that’s perfectly seared to lock in the flavor, then slow roasted until soft and tender.

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