12 One-Pot Chicken Recipes to Simplify Dinner
From chicken & rice to braises and skillet dinners, here’s your new go-to list.
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Dinnertime should solve a problem, not create one—especially when you’re juggling work, errands, or just plain exhaustion. Enter one-pot chicken recipes: the magical dinners that deliver protein, veggies, starch (or sauce) all in one vessel.
Below are 10 of our favorite one-pot chicken recipes from the archive—each with its own personality (tomatoey, spiced, creamy, herby) but all with the same goal: fewer dishes, smarter cooking, and reliably delicious dinners.
Whether you’re craving a cozy chicken-and-rice bake, a skillet dinner with crispy skin, or an aromatic curry in one pot, there’s something here for you.
A classic in a dutch oven: whole chicken with vegetables, steam-roasted for deep flavor.
A warm, saucy mix of spiced rice and chicken thighs that’s perfect for colder nights.
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A simpler riff on classic French braise—no oven time, just a simple simmer (but all the same flavor). The secret? In true Julia Child fashion, you begin by sautéing bacon in a generous amount of butter and go from there.
Bright Mediterranean flavors in a one-pot dinner that only needs a few chops.
Indian-inspired, yogurt-flavored, aromatic and full of depth.
A mild, comforting curry where chicken and onions are braised in coconut milk for a rich, creamy finish. Budget-friendly and flavorful, this dish costs roughly $10 to serve four—just $2.50 per person. Perfect for a healthy, satisfying weeknight dinner.
Smoky, vibrant, and inspired by paella in a single skillet.
Soups are the ultimate one-pot winners, and this one is warm, hearty, and full of flavor. Turmeric and ginger give a classic chicken soup a bright, comforting twist.
Simple, saucy, forgiving—Jamie-level comfort with minimal effort.
Crispy skin meets saucy beans in a satisfying one-pan dinner
Bold, sweet-savory, with sticky pan sauce and minimal cleanup.