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.
Our favourite one-pot recipes for low-fuss dinners

One-pot braised chicken with white wine and mascarpone
A final stir-through of mascarpone takes this mid-week dish to another level.
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Skillet spanakopita
This spanakopita is made in one pan, making it a perfect weeknight meal.

Harissa chicken with carrot, rice and quinoa pilaf
Chicken, boring? Things look up with the addition of harissa, the North African spice paste.

Spanish-style seafood saffron rice
Australian Gourmet Traveller fast recipe for Spanish-style seafood saffron rice.

One-pot recipe for mussels with risoni and herbs
You can’t get past the classic pairing of mussels in white wine.

Fried rice with crab, egg and cucumber
As we count down to our 50th anniversary, we’re taking a look back at old recipes. This fried rice dish – a classic comfort food – was inspired from our July-August 1966 issue.

Prawn saganaki
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Greek-style lamb shoulder and bean stew
Hearty chunks of lamb and gorgeous green beans – a match made in culinary heaven.

Squash risotto with Taleggio and oregano
Australian Gourmet Traveller fast recipe for squash risotto with Taleggio and oregano.

Tomato-braised chicken thighs with fennel and olives
Australian Gourmet Traveller fast recipe for tomato-braised chicken thighs with fennel and olives.

Braised spatchcock with prosciutto, potato and chicory
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for braised spatchcock with prosciutto, potato and chicory.

Pasta e fagioli (pasta and beans)
Proof that good food needn’t be fancy.

Chicken Kokkinisto with baby onions
A Greek style recipe from Australian Gourmet Traveller for the one pot dish chicken kokkinisto with baby onions.

Pork and white beans
Australian Gourmet Traveller Italian winter main course recipe for pork and white beans
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Chicken biryani
Serve with eggplant pickle, lime pickle or mango pickle.

Jacques Reymond’s baked mushrooms
Australian Gourmet Traveller French recipe for baked mushrooms by Jacques Reymond.

Chickpea soup
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for chickpea soup by Kathy Tsaples.

Cream of fennel and potato soup
A classic combination that will serve you well throughout winter.

Green shakshuka with Brussels sprouts, olives and labne
Make your greens the focus of your meal with this green shakshuka – the sicilian green olives give this vegetarian dish a burst of umami.

Fabada
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for fabada.

Speck, cabbage and pea soup
Australian Gourmet Traveller fast recipe for speck, cabbage and pea soup.

Perfect match: rabbit paella with rosado
Australian Gourmet Traveller Spanish wine match recipe forrabbit paella with rosado.

Clams with cider and chorizo
Australian Gourmet Traveller fast Spanish recipe for clams with cider and chorizo.

Rice with chorizo and chicken
Australian Gourmet Traveller Spanish recipe for rice with chorizo and chicken.

Frank Camorra’s party paella
How to feed a crowd.
Looking for more one-pot meals and dinner recipes? Check out Australian Women’s Weekly collection of one-pot dinners.