Comfort abounds in this collection of 30 Easy One Pot Recipes for Busy Days. These easy, low-stress meal options will help you cook at home even on those crazy, busy days!

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If your answer to “How are you doing?” is always “BUSY!”, this collection of one pot meal solutions is for you.

I’ve been busy at work on a project that I will be sharing with you soon (SO excited – stay tuned for more) so I’ve been relying heavily on easy one pot meals for the past couple of months. Feeding your family takeout is fun when it’s an every now and then occurrence but when it happens too often, it can become a drag real fast.

I had an inkling that as we move closer to the holiday season, you all might be in need of some easy meal solutions as well so I put the word out to the food blogging community and they replied with their favorite crazy, busy day recipes. When you have limited time to devote to meal planning and prep, these easy recipes will keep you cooking at home.

Skillet Chicken and Biscuit Pot Pie | 30 Easy One Pot Recipes for Busy Days

Skillet Chicken and Biscuit Pot Pie | Valerie’s Kitchen

Healthy One Pot Enchilada Pasta | 30 Easy One Pot Recipes for Busy Days

Healthy One-Pot Enchilada Pasta | Peas and Crayons

5-Ingredient Cheesy Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice | 30 Easy One Pot Recipes for Busy Days

5-Ingredient Cheesy Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice | Iowa Girl Eats

Supreme Pizza Chicken Skillet Dinner | 30 Easy One Pot Recipes for Busy Days

Supreme Pizza Chicken Skillet Dinner | The View From Great Island

One Pot Mexican Chicken Spaghetti | 30 Easy One Pot Recipes for Busy Days

One Pot Mexican Chicken Spaghetti | Julie’s Eats & Treats

Instant Pot Pot Roast | 30 Easy One Pot Recipes for Busy Days

Instant Pot Pot Roast | Valerie’s Kitchen

Lasagna Soup | 30 Easy One Pot Recipes for Busy Days

Lasagna Soup (One-Pot|Slow Cooker|Gluten Free) | Lexi’s Clean Kitchen

Mom's Homemade Chicken and Dumplings | 30 Easy One Pot Recipes for Busy Days

Mom’s Homemade Chicken and Dumplings | Miss in the Kitchen

One Pot Creamy Taco Spaghetti | 30 Easy One Pot Recipes for Busy Days

One Pot Creamy Taco Spaghetti | The Blond Cook

Skillet Sausage and White Beans with Spinach | 30 Easy One Pot Recipes for Busy Days

Skillet Sausage and White Beans with Spinach | Valerie’s Kitchen

Spinach Artichoke Pasta | 30 Easy One Pot Recipes for Busy Days

Spinach Artichoke Pasta | Life Tastes Good

One Pot Chicken and Chorizo Paella | 30 Easy One Pot Recipes for Busy Days

One Pot Chicken and Chorizo Paella | Erren’s Kitchen

Salmon in Italian Beer Cream Sauce | 30 Easy One Pot Recipes for Busy Days

Salmon in Italian Beer Cream Sauce | The Beeroness

Spicy Thai Noodle Soup Recipe | 30 Easy One Pot Recipes for Busy Days

Spicy Thai Noodle Soup Recipe | Masala Herb

Mexican Quinoa Skillet Dinner | 30 Easy One Pot Recipes for Busy Days

Mexican Quinoa Skillet Dinner | Cooking on the Front Burner

Chicken Vesuvio - Dinner in a Skillet | 30 Easy One Pot Recipes for Busy Days

Chicken Vesuvio – Dinner in a Skillet | Flavor Mosaic

20 Minute Sesame Chicken with Broccoli | 30 Easy One Pot Recipes for Busy Days

20 Minute Sesame Chicken with Broccoli | Mom on Timeout

Easy Skillet Chicken Cacciatore | 30 Easy One Pot Recipes for Busy Days

Easy Skillet Chicken Cacciatore | An Italian in my Kitchen

Crockpot Roast Chicken | 30 Easy One Pot Recipes for Busy Days

Crockpot Roast Chicken | Flavor Mosaic

Zucchini Beef Skillet Recipe | 30 Easy One Pot Recipes for Busy Days

Zucchini Beef Skillet Recipe | Eating Richly

One-Pot Chicken Biryani | 30 Easy One Pot Recipes for Busy Days

One-Pot Chicken Biryani | The Roasted Root

talian Sausage and White Bean Chili | 30 Easy One Pot Recipes for Busy Days

Italian Sausage and White Bean Chili | Renee’s Kitchen Adventures

One Pot Taco Pasta Skillet | 30 Easy One Pot Recipes for Busy Days

One Pot Taco Pasta Skillet | Life Tastes Good

Easy One-Pan Beef Stroganoff Recipe | 30 Easy One Pot Recipes for Busy Days

Easy One-Pan Beef Stroganoff Recipe | Home Cooking Memories

One Pot Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Casserole | 30 Easy One Pot Recipes for Busy Days

One Pot Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Casserole | Kristine’s Kitchen

Chicken Vegetable Tortellini Soup | 30 Easy One Pot Recipes for Busy Days

Chicken Vegetable Tortellini Soup | Valerie’s Kitchen

One Pot Spinach and Mushroom Bowtie Pasta | 30 Easy One Pot Recipes for Busy Days

One Pot Spinach and Mushroom Bowtie Pasta | Trial and Eater

Meat Lover's Pizza Skillet Ravioli | 30 Easy One Pot Recipes for Busy Days

Meat Lover’s Pizza Skillet Ravioli | Inside BruCrew Life

Vegetarian Thai Peanut Zucchini Noodles | 30 Easy One Pot Recipes for Busy Days

Vegetarian Thai Peanut Zucchini Noodles | Flavor the Moments

One Pot Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup | 30 Easy One Pot Recipes for Busy Days

One Pot Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup | Mom on Timeout

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About Valerie Brunmeier

Hello and welcome to my online kitchen! My focus here is to provide simple, seasonal meal solutions for busy households. I hope you find some inspiration while you’re here and visit again soon!

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  1. Helene says:

    Love the collection of one pot meals! I picked a free recipes already.

  2. Amy | The Blond Cook says:

    All of these look delicious, Valerie! I love one pot meals… especially the easy cleanup. Thanks so much for including my Creamy Taco Spaghetti in this fabulous roundup!

    1. Valerie says:

      You got it, girl! It looks SO good!