Top 3 Yum One-Pot Recipes To Try At Home

By Nisha Baheti|3 - 4 mins read| June 19, 2024

While cooking can be a lovely experience for some people, cleanups aren’t liked by anyone. This is where one-pot recipes come to your rescue, and you can save up your time cleaning the mountain of dishes!

You might think one-pot recipes might compromise on flavor. The truth is, these recipes can be delicious and tempting if made the right way. Read below this article to explore some of the most promising one-pot recipes that you won’t resist licking your fingers.

Creamy Chicken And One-Pot Pasta

This is a savory yet comforting recipe, perfect for a cozy dinner at home. And the best part is that it can be prepared in just a single pot.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless chicken breast
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 2-3 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 ½ cups penne pasta
  • 2 cups of chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  • Take a pot and heat some olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breast and season it with salt and pepper. Let it cook until the chicken turns brown.
  • Now add the mushrooms and garlic until the mushrooms turn soft and the garlic infuses the flavor.
  • Continue to stir as you pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream.
  • Add uncooked pasta and make sure the pasta is submerged into the broth completely.
  • Bring it to a boil and let it simmer for about another 15-20 minutes until the sauce is thick and creamy.
  • Grate some Parmesan cheese and let it melt.
  • Garnish with some fresh parsley and enjoy!

Spicy Mexican Rice With Beans 

This beautiful recipe combines the richness of diverse ingredients like black beans, Indian spices, and the freshness of cilantro all in one.

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 2-3 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 sliced bell pepper
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 1 cup of black beans
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups of vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp. cumin 
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • Fresh cilantro

Directions:

  • In a pot, heat some olive oil over medium-high heat and add cumin. 
  • Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper and sauté until the veggies are cooked and tender.
  • Now add rice, chili powder, and salt and cook for about 2 minutes.
  • Once done, combine it with diced tomatoes, black beans, and vegetable broth, and let the mixture come to a boil.
  • Lower down the flame and let the Mexican rice cook for about 20 minutes, so that it turns soft.
  • Top it off with some fresh cilantro, and serve.

Vegan Thai Coconut Curry

The Thai coconut flavors can perfectly be detected in this classic recipe that lets you indulge in the creaminess of coconut and the health benefits of loaded ingredients. 

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp. coconut oil
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 2 chopped garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp. grated ginger
  • 2 tbsp. red curry paste
  • 1 cup of coconut milk
  • 1 cup of vegetable broth
  • 1 chopped sweet potato
  • 1 sliced bell pepper
  • ½ cup broccoli
  • 1 ½ cup chickpeas
  • 2 tsp. soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp. lime juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil

Directions:

  • In a pot, heat some coconut oil and sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger until the onions turn pink.
  • Combine the red curry paste and cook for another 3–4 minutes until you can sense a rich aroma.
  • Continue stirring while you add vegetable broth and coconut milk.
  • Add sweet potatoes, broccoli, bell peppers, soy sauce, and chickpeas, and let the mixture simmer for about 25 minutes.
  • Add lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
  • Garnish with fresh basil, and serve.

With these one-pot recipe recommendations, we’re sure you would win everyone’s heart with the magic.


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Written by Nisha Baheti

Last Updated: Wed Jun 19 2024

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