11 Easy One-Pot Meals on a Budget

You can’t go wrong with a one-pot meal. All it takes is just one dish, pan, or pot—and dinner’s done. One-pot meals let you spend less time in the kitchen cooking and cleaning up and more time with your family. Plus, they’re usually very affordable, about $2 per serving, and cook in about 30 minutes or less. Here are eleven delicious and cost-effective one-pot recipes.

1. Pressure Cooker One-Pot Oktoberfest

With a pressure cooker, you can sear the bratwurst and steam the vegetables quickly in one pot. Get the taste of Bavaria right at home.

 

2. Cauliflower Shepherd’s Pie

Instead of mashed potatoes, this recipe is topped with cauliflower puree made in the Deluxe Cooking Blender. Perfect when you’re in the mood for a meaty, comfort-food classic.

3. Hidden Veggie Marinara Pasta

The Deluxe Cooking Blender makes it easy to sneak carrots and zucchini into this family favorite. For a thicker sauce, drain the tomatoes before adding to the puree.

4. Flank Steak Tacos

Up your taco game by turning them into a sheet-pan meal. Baking steak over veggies lets the marinade drip onto the vegetables which adds great flavor without leaving vegetables soggy or sitting in extra liquid.

5. Pressure Cooker Chicken Parmesan Pasta

This recipe comes together quickly in a pressure cooker. After you get a quick sear on the chicken in the inner pot of the pressure cooker, you toss all of the ingredients together, including the uncooked pasta, hit a button, and wait for dinner to be done.

 

6. Egg Roll in a Bowl

This dish is the perfect one-pot recipe for families with hectic schedules and very little time to cook because you can make it in just 20 minutes in a nonstick skillet. The recipe includes all of the flavors of an egg roll but with a healthier twist.

 

7. Beef Stroganoff & Green Bean Casserole

Put a modern spin on two classic dishes by combining them into one meal that’s packed with major flavor. This dish will be your new go-to weeknight dinner. It requires minimal prep work and comes together in just 20 minutes in a microwaveable pan.

8. Southwest Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

You can make this meal in under 30 minutes in the microwave with a piece of stoneware. The chipotle rub adds a kick of southwestern flavor while the chicken, black beans, and corn round out the filling. Top off the dish with a zesty homemade sauce made of Greek yogurt, chipotle rub, and fresh lime juice.

 

9. Chicken Pot Pie Chowder

This recipe puts a twist on a hearty classic. Buttermilk biscuits replace the traditional pie crust, and frozen veggies cut down the prep time. Cook all the ingredients in one pot and forget about the cleanup!

 

10. White Bean, Kale & Sausage Stew

Nothing says comfort more than a hearty stew. This must-try recipe combines fiber-packed kale and white beans with spicy Italian sausage. It’s easy to prepare and cooks in under 30 minutes in a Dutch oven on the stovetop.

 

11. Spinach & Feta Chicken

This Greek-inspired recipe might become your new favorite. With just one sheet pan, you can transform a regular chicken dinner into a delicious and flavorful meal by adding tomatoes, spinach, and feta cheese. You can top them off with a creamy, tzatziki sauce to elevate the taste.

 

Which recipes are you going to add to your weeknight dinner rotation?

This post has been updated since its original publication in September 2017.

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