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One-pot recipes for easy weeknight dinners

There's no need to do the dishes with these one-pot wonders. From hearty stews to creamy risottos.
One pan dinners: Movida's party paella recipe in one pot to serve a crowd
MoVida's party paella recipe
William Meppem

When you’re short on time and energy, one-pot meals are your kitchen saviour. Fewer dishes, less fussing and meals that virtually cook themselves — the benefits of one-pot recipes are numerous. Whether you’re looking for a hearty lamb stew, something vegetarian yet full of comforting flavour, or a creamy risotto, these one-pan dinners are here for you.

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Here are our best one-pot recipes for tonight’s dinner inspiration.

One-pot meal of braised choicken with white wine and marscapone in a sark-colored pot on white speckled countertop beside bright orange cloth

One-pot braised chicken with white wine and mascarpone

One-pot recipe for spanakopita

Skillet spanakopita

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One-pot harissa chicken pilaf recipe in a round blue-rimmed enamel pot with draped grey tea towel on the side

Harissa chicken with carrot, rice and quinoa pilaf

one pan dinner of Spanish-style seafood saffron rice dish in a yellow pot against white background

Spanish-style seafood saffron rice

One pan dinner od mussels with risoni and herbs in a white pot with silver serving tongs against a white background

One-pot recipe for mussels with risoni and herbs

One pan Fried rice with crab, egg and cucumber in cast iron wok with wooden-handle serving spoon

Fried rice with crab, egg and cucumber

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Prawn saganaki

Lamb shoulder and bean stew

Squash risotto with Taleggio and oregano

Tomato-braised chicken thighs with fennel and olives

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Braised spatchcock with prosciutto, potato and chicory

Pasta e fagioli (pasta and beans)

Chicken Kokkinisto with baby onions

Pork and white beans

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Chicken biryani

Baked mushrooms

Chickpea soup

Cream of fennel and potato soup

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Shakshuka

Fabada

Speck, cabbage and pea soup

Rabbit paella with rosado

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Clams with cider and chorizo

Rice with chorizo and chicken

Party paella

Looking for more one-pot meals and dinner recipes? Check out Australian Women’s Weekly collection of one-pot dinners.

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