Easy One-Pot Dinners for a Cozy Friday Night

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After a long day, the last thing you want to do is spend hours cleaning up after dinner. One-pot dinners are the perfect solution, offering delicious, easy meals that save time and hassle.

Get ready to simplify your cooking routine while enjoying tasty flavors in every bite!

Chicken and Rice Skillet

This satisfying meal can be prepared in under an hour.

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breasts
• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a skillet, cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side.
2. Remove the chicken, then sauté the onion until translucent. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
3. Stir in rice, broth, and seasonings. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat.
4. Place the chicken on top and cover. Simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Add peas and fluff the rice before serving.

Here’s a video tutorial for this dish:

One-Pot Pasta Primavera

This fresh and colorful dish is super easy to make.

Ingredients:

• 12 oz pasta (your choice)
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 2 cups spinach
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
3. Stir in vegetables and cook for about 3 minutes.
4. Add pasta, broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until pasta is cooked.
6. Mix in spinach until wilted.

Here’s a variation of this recipe:

Beef and Lentil Stew

This stew is a hearty, nutritious option for your one-pot dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup lentils
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 tsp cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large pot, brown the beef over medium heat.
2. Add onion, carrots, and garlic.
3. Stir in lentils, broth, and spices. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes.

Here’s a mouth-watering look of this dish: