One-pot meals are easy and wholesome! They let you cook dinner without the need to juggle multiple pots and pans. Plus, the result is that you have a one-pot meal that’s simple, flavorful, and satisfying. Here are a few easy one-pot meals to add to your menu rotation:

Butternut Squash and Black Bean Chili

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 diced onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes

1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 butternut squash, peeled and diced

2 tablespoons chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon paprika

4 cups vegetable broth

1 tablespoon honey

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or stockpot. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add diced tomatoes, black beans, butternut squash, chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Stir the mixture until everything is coated in spices. Add vegetable broth and honey, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the chili simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the squash is tender. Serve hot.

One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta

Ingredients:

1 pound penne pasta

1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes

1 diced onion

4 cloves garlic, minced

4 cups vegetable broth

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon dried oregano

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant. Add pasta, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, olive oil, dried basil, and dried oregano. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let the pasta simmer until it’s cooked through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. The pasta will absorb the broth as it cooks, creating a flavorful sauce. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.

One-Pot Chicken and Rice

Ingredients:

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 diced onion

1 cup uncooked white rice

2 cups chicken broth

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

In a large skillet or Dutch oven, sauté diced onion until fragrant. Add chicken and season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken is browned on all sides, then remove from the pan. In the same pan, add uncooked rice and chicken broth. Stir until combined, then add the chicken back to the pan. Cover and simmer the dish for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is fully cooked. Serve hot.

Summary:

– One-pot meals are easy and wholesome.
– Butternut Squash and Black Bean Chili is a simple and flavorful meal filled with vegetables and spices.
– One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta is a flavorful pasta dish with a delicious sauce.
– One-Pot Chicken and Rice is a hearty and tasty dinner option that’s easy to make.