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Our 30 Best One-Pot Dinner Recipes for Company

Who says having people over for dinner means making a mess of the kitchen?
Photo of shrimp in a bowl with brothy white beans and tomatoes shown with forks and a few pieces of toast.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Astrid Chastka, Food Styling by Anna Hampton
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    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Astrid Chastka, Food Styling by Anna Hampton
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    Shrimp with Herby White Beans and Tomatoes

    This one-pot meal is herby, sweet, and garlicky all at once. To add more green, throw in a handful of arugula and spinach at the end; for more garlic, pair it with garlic toast.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Sophie Strangio, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson
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    One-Pot Pasta Primavera With Shrimp

    This lightning-fast version of the classic spring pasta calls for just the right amount of water that magically cooks down to create a silky sauce, no draining necessary.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks
    3/30

    White Pizza With Shaved Vegetables and Pesto

    This so-good-you-won't-believe-it's-healthy pie is covered in pesto and cheese and topped with a veritable salad of peas, crisp asparagus ribbons, zucchini, leeks, and watercress.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Mariana Velasquez
    4/30

    "Tzimmes" Chicken With Apricots, Prunes, and Carrots

    Roasted on baking sheets with colorful young carrots, this recipe—which can easily be halved—feeds a crowd with minimal effort, giving you plenty of time for stress-free hosting.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone
    15/30

    Skillet Chicken and Zucchini Enchiladas with Tomatillo Sauce

    Why should tacos have all the fun? These enchiladas are just as fast and easy, thanks to a one-pan stove-top cooking technique and a few store-bought shortcuts.

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    16/30

    Thai Chicken Curry

    If you're having company, one-pot meals mean less clean-up and more time with guests. This Thai curry dish simmers boneless chicken thighs and potatoes, with a coconut milk and yellow curry paste forming the sauce.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Anna Hampton
    17/30

    Braised Rotisserie Chicken With Bacon, Tomatoes, and Kale

    Store-bought rotisserie chicken makes this dinner possible for even the most spontaneous gatherings. Here, the chicken simmers with tomatoes, bacon, and kale for a one-pot dinner that has it all.

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  • Photo by Philip Haynes
    18/30

    One-Pot Chicken and Chorizo

    A meal for the whole family, this is a versatile recipe that can be prepped in advance—and any leftovers can be saved for lunches. The chorizo provides a delicious amount of flavor that really spices up this chicken dish.

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    27/30

    Kale, Tomato, and Lemon Magic One-Pot Spaghetti

    The sauce is magically made from the pasta water and tomatoes as the noodles cook—all in one pan. A healthy serving of kale and cherry tomatoes bulk up the dish; add a loaf of crusty bread for a complete meal.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Ali Nardi
    28/30

    Sheet-Pan Spaghetti Squash Puttanesca

    Rather than pasta, this vegetarian version of the classic Southern Italian dish is tossed with spaghetti squash "noodles" for a delicious dinner that cooks entirely on just one sheet pan.

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