Save time and dishes with these easy one pot dinner recipes for busy families! We gathered our family’s favorite skillet meals with beef, Kielbasa, chicken and more that come together fast and leave only one pan in the sink.
One Pot Family Meal Ideas
On the farm, supper doesn’t always happen at the same time every night. Some evenings everyone comes in together, and other nights we’re eating in shifts between chores, ball practice and field work.
That’s when one pot meals save the day. One skillet, one spoon and dinner is ready, with hardly any cleanup when we’re done.
Many of these meals reheat well too, so I often make a double batch for lunches. Our Sausage and Potato Skillet has been a meal prep favorite for years!
One Pot Beef and Pork Recipes
We always have beef and pork in the freezer, so these skillet meals are on repeat at our house. A pound of hamburger stretches a long way when it’s simmered with pasta, rice, beans or cabbage, and pork chops smothered in a creamy onion sauce feel like a Sunday dinner any night of the week.
Kielbasa might be the most used ingredient in our kitchen! Smoked sausage is already fully cooked, so it browns quickly and adds a ton of flavor to potatoes, cabbage, noodles and rice.
Chicken is a dependable choice for a weeknight meal that pleases everyone at the table. These one pan dinners cook the chicken right along with the rice, pasta or vegetables, so the flavors soak into every bite.
One pot cooking isn’t just for supper! A hearty breakfast skillet feeds a hungry crew before chores, and a quick pasta or garden veggie skillet is perfect for a lighter night.
Here’s our full list of easy one pot and one skillet recipes. These are the meals that keep our crew fed and happy on the busiest nights, and I hope they find a spot on your menu too!
Pasta With Marinara and Alfredo
Warm marinara and Alfredo sauce in a skillet, add seasonings, cheese and cooked pasta for a simple and delicious meal.This Pasta with Marinara and Alfredo skillet recipe is a quick meal that makes mealtime easier.
Tender Smothered Pork Chops are easy to make in a frying pan with a light coating and delicious cream sauce with caramelized onions. This recipe is simple to make and easily gets five stars!
Mushrooms, onions and bell peppers are quickly sauteed along with chicken and then an easy brown sauce made with onion soup mix is added to make Saucy Chicken and Vegetables.
Bacon, eggs, and potatoes topped with cheese make the best Cowboy Breakfast Skillet! An entire breakfast or brunch recipe can be prepared in an easy one-skillet meal.
Creamy and satisfying the Ground Beef and Noodle Skillet is an easy meal that’s on the table in under 30 minutes!Ground beef coated in cream cheese, cream of chicken soup and mixed with tender egg noodles is simple recipe that is full of flavor.
This easy Sausage and Potato Skillet has been a longtime family favorite meal! Kielbasa, frozen potatoes O'Brien and broccoli topped with cheese makes a delicious one-skillet meal that is also great for meal prep!
Tender sweet potatoes and savory sausage are cooked together in a hearty breakfast skillet, that is topped with eggs and cheddar cheese. Our Sausage and Sweet Potato Hash is an easy, satisfying one pan meal that’s just as good for breakfast as it is for lunch or dinner.
Sweet fire-roasted tomatoes and savory bacon are the unexpected stars of this unique chicken and rice skillet recipe. Tender chicken, fluffy rice, and crispy bacon come together in one pan for a complete dinner that’s sure to become a keeper.
Simple ingredients of white beans, kale and red onions mix together with flavorful Smoked Sausage to make a one skillet dinner that turns out great every time!
Coins of gently browned Kielbasa, a popular smoked sausage, served on cooked cabbage with bell peppers and seasonings makes an easy and delicious meal!Kielbasa and Cabbage is a simple recipe that can be made in the skillet, crock pot or as a sheet pan meal to make a great keto or low-carb dinner option.
Buttery egg noodles stirred into a skillet of smoked Kielbasa and cabbage make an easy meal that will become a family favorite.Onions and garlic add so much flavor to this hearty dish of Cabbage and Noodles with Kielbasa Sausage.
These Cowboy Baked Beans are an EASY recipe that can be made with hamburger, sausage or venison. Use the slow cooker or a skillet for a quick and easy meal with only a few basic ingredients. We have friends that say this is one of the best recipes in their meal rotation!
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy our healthy Sautéed Zucchini, Squash and Onions. This fast and easy vegetable side dish recipe cooks up very quickly in a skillet on the stove top!
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