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.
Here are our best one-pot recipes for tonight’s dinner inspiration.
One-pot braised chicken with white wine and mascarpone
Skillet spanakopita
Harissa chicken with carrot, rice and quinoa pilaf
Spanish-style seafood saffron rice
One-pot recipe for mussels with risoni and herbs
Fried rice with crab, egg and cucumber
Prawn saganaki
Lamb shoulder and bean stew
Squash risotto with Taleggio and oregano
Tomato-braised chicken thighs with fennel and olives
Braised spatchcock with prosciutto, potato and chicory
Pasta e fagioli (pasta and beans)
Chicken Kokkinisto with baby onions
Pork and white beans
Chicken biryani
Baked mushrooms
Chickpea soup
Cream of fennel and potato soup
Shakshuka
Fabada
Speck, cabbage and pea soup
Rabbit paella with rosado
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.