75+ Healthy One Pot Meals

Who doesn't love a healthy one pot meal? Not only does it make cooking super easy, but it makes clean-up afterwards a breeze.

We've collected the best ever healthy one pot meals that are delicious and complete on their own for a perfectly easy weeknight (or weekend!) dinner.

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One Pot Soup Recipes

Tom Yum Noodle Soup

This Tom Yum noodle soup is packed with a harmonious blend of bold, tangy, spicy, and aromatic flavors that are sure to please your taste buds.

Every spoonful is bursting with a vibrant combination of savory broth, tender noodles, and fresh ingredients.

An overhead shot of a bowl of shrimp noodle soup.

Creamy Pesto Tomato Soup

This creamy pesto tomato soup is made with San Marzano tomatoes, dollops of basil pesto, cream and Italian herbs.

It's easy and quick to make and is restaurant quality!

An overhead shot of a bowl of creamy pesto tomato soup with a grilled cheese.

This mouthwatering coconut lime soup with Thai noodles combines the creamy richness of coconut milk with the zesty zing of fresh lime, providing a delightful balance of flavors along with a powerful blend of health benefits.

An overhead shot of a table set up with ingredients, a pot and a bowl for Thai noodle soup.

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One Pot Poultry Recipes

Turkey Spaghetti

This one pot ground turkey spaghetti is just the recipe you need on a busy weeknight!

Made with simple ingredients from your pantry, this turkey spaghetti recipe is quick, flavorful, and easy to make.

A simple meat sauce cooked with pasta all in one pot, this is a meal everyone will love.

An overhead shot of a cast iron skillet filled with turkey spaghetti.

Braised Chicken Thighs with Prunes

These braised chicken thighs are a weeknight winner, requiring very little prep and ready to serve in just 50 minutes.

California prunes add a natural sweetness to the acidity of the tomatoes, and a tender bite to the crispy chicken skin!

An overhead shot of a pot and plates of skillet prune chicken.

Thai Curry Noodles

This simple-to-make Thai curry noodles is loaded with flavor and veggies. It’s both creamy and savory as well as being naturally gluten-free and dairy free too.

Pile on the fresh cilantro and green onions with a squeeze of lime juice over a big bowl to create the perfect fresh flavor combined with the slightly spicy curry.

A side angle shot of a pot of curry noodles.

Try these other one pot poultry recipes

Chicken Brunswick Stew
Lemon Artichoke Chicken Skillet
Chicken with Carrots and Potatoes
One Pot Chicken and Rice
One Skillet Chicken Sausage Pesto Gnocchi
Dutch Oven Whole Chicken with Potatoes
One Pot Chicken and Rice
Ground Chicken Stir Fry
One Pot Chicken Broccoli Rice
Chicken Cacciatore
One Pot Mexican Turkey Pasta

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One Pot Beef and Game Recipes

Instant Pot Venison Chili

Instant pot deer chili is a great alternative to your traditional beef chili. With the help of a pressure cooker, you can make the best-tasting venison chili in under one hour!

Venison, beans, tomatoes, and dark chocolate turn this classic into something special.

An overhead shot of bowls of venison chili.

Curry Beef Skillet Recipe

This curry beef stew recipe includes a new flavor profile to a classic beef stew.

Adding curry paste and ginger to fall apart beef is a sure thing for bringing interest to the dinner table!

Tater Tot Casserole

Easy homemade tater tot casserole (no cream of soup!) with loads of veggies, lean ground beef and crispy tater tots.

You can make your own tater tots or use the kind out of the bag. Either way, this is one fabulous Midwest classic!

Tater tot casserole in white dish (an example of a healthy one pot meal)

Try these other one pot beef and game recipes

Classic Pot Roast
Meatballs and Rice
Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet
Dutch Oven Stuffed Peppers
Chinese Pasta
Moroccan Harira Lamb and Chickpea Stew
Beef Teriyaki

One Pot Pork Recipes

Pineapple Pork Stir Fry with Peppers

Studded with juicy, tart fresh pineapple and crunchy bell peppers, this deeply flavorful pork stir-fry is an easy, healthy way to bring a taste of the tropics to your weeknight table.

An overhead shot of a bowl of pork and pineapple stir fry.

Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes

This sheet pan meal with loads of sausage, potatoes and veggies has become my go-to when I am busy and don't have the time or energy to spend making dinner.

It is insanely delicious, but at the same time, the prep is quick and minimal and the oven does most of the work - in just 30 minutes!

Sausage, potatoes and bell peppers on a sheet pan

Pork Chops with Mushroom Cream Sauce

If you’re craving a delicious, one-pan dinner that can be made in less than 30 minutes, then these skillet-seared pork chops covered in mushroom cream sauce will be your new best friend.

Try these other one pot pork recipes

One Pot Pizza Pasta
One Pot Gnocchi with Sausage and Kale
Brussels Sprouts Sausage Pasta
Sausage, Kale and Sweet Potato Skillet
Southern Fried Cabbage with Sausage
Braised Pork in Sweet Soy Sauce
Skillet Pork Chops with Apples
Cajun Sausage Pasta with Peppers

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One Pot Fish and Seafood Recipes

Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Want an easy pasta dish that feels cheffy without being overly elaborate?

Our Cajun shrimp pasta is a super-flavorful, easy-to-make recipe, ready in a jiffy the next time company calls.

An overhead shot of a plate of cajun shrimp pasta.

Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil

Easiest shrimp boil ever! And it’s mess-free using a single sheet pan.

That’s right. ONE PAN. No newspapers. No bags. No clean-up!

An overhead shot of a sheet pan of shrimp boil ingredients.

Green Curry Salmon

Homemade green curry isn’t just for dining out.

This green curry salmon recipe is fresh and flavorful, and totally satisfying and you can totally make it at home!

An overhead shot of a skillet of green salmon curry.

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One Pot Vegetarian Recipes

Pizza Baked Butter Beans

These easy pizza baked beans are perfect for busy weeknights because they're ready in 30 minutes!

Mix some canned, drained beans with a bit of pizza sauce, add your favorite toppings, and bake for a quick, cozy dinner that's perfect with a loaf of crusty bread.

An overhead shot of a skillet of white bean pizza casserole.

One Pot Vegetarian Recipes

French Onion Pasta

Enjoy the timeless flavors of French onion soup in a convenient one-pot pasta form!

This French Onion Pasta is the ultimate comfort food where sweet caramelized onions meld seamlessly into a creamy and rich sauce.

A side angle shot of a pot of French onion pasta.

Vegan Black Eyed Pea Stew

This vegan black-eyed pea stew is perfect for cold fall and winter days.

It's hearty and flavorful and sure to warm you up from the inside out.

An overhead shot of a bowl of black eyed pea stew.

One Pot Vegetable Pasta

This one pot vegetable pasta with creamy tomato basil sauce is an easy yet hearty dish.

Loaded with fresh vegetables and bursting with flavor, it’s ready in 30 minutes, making it a staple for busy weeknights.

An overhead shot of a bowl of vegetable tomato pasta.

Masoor Dal Brown Lentils

Lentils are an incredible way of eating a high fiber and protein diet!

Whole Masoor Dal, or brown lentils, is one of the easiest, most flavorful dump-and-go vegan lentil recipes that can be made stove top or in an Instant Pot.

It pairs well with rice, naan, paratha, or by itself with vegetables.