Our Food Editors' Favorite One-Pot Meals

Because everyone hates doing dishes.

Food editors are just like you: They don't want to do dishes. At least no more dishes than necessary.

We love a one-pot meal as much as anyone, and over the years at Southern Living, we have developed more than a few recipes that come together in a single pot or pan. Each editor has their go-to one-pot meals that come together with little effort for busy weeknights or easy entertaining.

Aside from cleanup, one-pot dishes have the advantage of building layers of flavor in a single pan, so taste isn't sacrificed for ease. If you're looking for some new dinner inspiration, try out one of our favorite one-pot meals, tested countless times over in our own home kitchens.

Chicken And Rice Casserole

If you're looking for an easy lift recipe that doesn't sacrifice flavor, try out this casserole. Without leaning on canned soup, it's just as effortless as classic versions made with store-bought shortcuts and is loaded with veggies and fresh herbs. —Senior Digital Food Editor, Kimberly Holland

Beefy Skillet Lasagna

Everyone loves lasagna, but it can become quite the undertaking on a weeknight. This version achieves the same flavor with a lot fewer steps. No pre-cooking the noodles, no layering, and most importantly, no waiting; it's ready in 40 minutes, instead of an hour and half. — Assistant Food Editor, Alana Al-Hatlani

Green Chile Mac And Cheese With Chicken

Mac and cheese is my ultimate comfort food, but to be honest, I get kind of bored with eating the same recipe over and over. I'm always trying to add things to it for a little more protein and oomph. I loved this version because it has all that and is still ultra creamy and decadent for nights or weekend when I'm craving comfort. — Senior Digital Food Editor, Kimberly Holland

Chicken Chili

Rotisserie chicken makes this chili recipe a tired cook's dream. It's just an added bonus that it also only requires one pan. This recipe is very quick to throw together on a weeknight and it's full of vegetables. Sometimes I'll add a can of drained, rinsed pinto beans in there, too. Sour cream on top is a must. — Deputy Editor, Lisa Cericola

One-Pan Garlic-Butter Shrimp with Orzo

Any recipe with garlic butter, count me in. I almost always have a bag of shrimp in the freezer and orzo in the pantry, so this recipe is an easy one I return to often when I haven't made a plan for dinner and it's almost 6:00 p.m. — Assistant Food Editor, Alana Al-Hatlani

White Lightning Chicken Chili

Another chili favorite is this White Lightning Chicken Chili. It's rich and comforting and only requires a few ingredients, many of which are usually in my pantry. Definitely serve with skillet cornbread. — Deputy Editor, Lisa Cericola

Slow-Cooker Green Minestrone

Soups are often one-pot meals, and we all have our rotation of favorite flavors we revisit throughout the cold and rainy months. This take on a classic minestrone soup, keeps dinner feeling fresh, and will likely become a part of your regular recipe rotation. Truth be told, I don't own a slow cooker, but even in a regular pot this vibrant soup comes together easily. I like to top it with a mountain of Parmesan and a dollop of pesto. — Assistant Food Editor, Alana Al-Hatlani

Red Rice-Smoked Chicken Perloo

This lowcountry dish technically requires a skillet and a small saucepan to heat the stock, but most of the cooking happens in the skillet. This recipe feels nice enough to serve to company, but it's comforting and not hard to pull off, beyond some stirring, There aren't a ton of ingredients required, but each one pulls its weight. Bacon, smoked chicken, and paprika give the dish a good depth of flavor. I usually substitute brown rice for the red, but if you can find it, red rice has a great nutty flavor. — Deputy Editor, Lisa Cericola

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