50 Chicken Dinners – One Cooking Vessel

Discover 50 mouthwatering chicken dinner recipes that you can prepare using just one cooking vessel! From skillet meals and sheet pan dinners to slow cooker and Instant Pot favorites, these easy, flavorful dishes simplify cooking and cleanup while delivering delicious results.

This round-up of 50 Chicken Dinners are all one-pot recipes to make your life easier! From savory skillet meals and convenient sheet pan dinners to hearty slow cooker dishes and quick Instant Pot favorites, these recipes simplify cooking and cleanup while delivering delicious, nutritious results for any night of the week. Perfect for busy home cooks looking for easy and flavorful meal solutions!

50 Chicken Dinners – One Cooking Vessel

Here are 50 chicken dinners that can be prepared using one cooking vessel, such as a skillet, Dutch oven, slow cooker, or sheet pan. These recipes cover a range of cuisines and cooking methods, ensuring variety and deliciousness for every meal.

The less time you spend in the kitchen, the more time you have for the people you love and the activities you enjoy doing.  As with any of my recipes, prep time is important.  If you can prep any part of the recipe in advance, do so, and then when it’s time to put the meal together you are ahead of the game. 

Another great tip is to take out all of the ingredients and cookware you will need for the recipes before you start cooking.  Everything will be within reach, and you won’t hunt down items.  Easy Peasy! Keep reading for more helpful tips and delicious recipes.

Cooking on the Stove-Top

Cooking a one pot meal on the stove top is an excellent way to prepare a delicious and efficient meal with minimal cleanup. Choose the right pan or skillet for the recipe. A large, heavy-bottomed skillet works best. Cast iron or stainless steel skillets are ideal because they retain heat well and provide even cooking. Some recipes may call for a Dutch oven or a large cooking pot.

Reasons to Cook in One Pot

Stove Top Chicken Recipes

• Arroz Con Pollo from Hearth and Vine
• One Skillet Cajun Chicken Pasta from Serena Bakes from Scratch
• One Pot Chicken BBQ Pasta from Blogghetti
• Cajun Chicken and Spinach Parmesan Pasta Skillet Meal from The Toasty Kitchen
• Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta Skillet from The Artsy Fartsy Mama
• One Pot Buffalo Chicken and Rice from Chef de Home
• Buffalo Chicken Fajita Skillet Meal from Blogghetti
• Creamy Chicken and Tomato Potato Gnocchi Recipe from The Forked Spoon
• One Pot Chicken Noodle Skillet from Coffee with Us 3

• Ginger Chicken Recipe with Veggie and Rice from A Magical Mess
• Italian Chicken, Veggie, and Pasta Skillet from Mashup Mom
• One Pot Chicken Cheese Alfredo with Bacon and Peas from Spaceships and Laser Beams
• Easy Skillet Chicken Parmesan from Blogghetti
• Jamaican Jerk Chicken from Inspiring Savings
• Roasted Cast Iron Chicken with Mushroom and Spinach Saute from Dude that Cookz
• One Pot Curry Cashew Chicken and Rice from Nourish and Fete
• 30 Minute Chicken Noodle Soup from Dash of Jazz
• Teriyaki Chicken and Veggie Noodle Bowls from Kristine’s Kitchen
• One Pot Red Pepper Pasta from One Clever Chef

Cooking sheet pan meals In the Oven

Cooking sheet pan meals in the oven offers many advantages that make it an appealing option for busy cooks and health-conscious eaters alike. Use a large rimmed sheet pan or a large casserole dish, depending on what the recipe calls for.

Cut the vegetables you use in even sized pieces so that it will all cook the same. Keep in mind some vegetables like broccoli or green beans will cook faster than quartered potatoes or baby carrots. Knowing that can save you from having overcooked or undercooked vegetables.

Reasons to Cook Sheet Pan or Oven Meals

Sheet Pan Chicken Recipes

• Baked Meyer Lemon, Chicken and Potatoes from Mom Foodie
• 5 Ingredient Sheet Pan Caprese Chicken from Food Meanderings
• Sheet Pan Sizzling Sweet Chicken and Vegetables from Blogghetti
• Easy Baked Chicken Cacciatore from The Kitchen is My Playground
• Sheet Pan Baked Chicken Thighs and Sweet Potatoes from Recipes from a Pantry
• Sheet Pan Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken from Blogghetti
• Low Carb Queso Fajitas – Cheesy Chicken Fajitas from Beyer Beware
• Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken with Veggies from Carmy

• One Dish Chicken Quinoa Bake with Vegetables from The Professional Mom Project
• One Pan Baked Chicken and Veggies Dinner from Midget Mama
• Sheet Pan Harissa Chicken and Potatoes from The Cook Report
• One Pan Thai Chicken and Rice Bake from Delicious on a Dime
• Oven Baked Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas from Evolving Table
• Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Chicken Dinner from Meatloaf and Melodrama
• Spatchcocked Roasted Lemon Chicken with Potatoes and Carrots from Foodal
• Stuffed Chicken One Sheet Meal from Slow the Cook Down

Cooking In the Slow Cooker and Instant Pot

Using a slow cooker or an Instant Pot offers several benefits, each catering to different cooking needs and lifestyles.

Choosing Between a Slow Cooker and an Instant Pot

Slow Cooker: Best for those who prefer the convenience of setting up a meal in the morning and having it ready by evening, with minimal intervention. Ideal for recipes that benefit from long, slow cooking to develop deep flavors and tender textures.

Instant Pot: Perfect for those who need to prepare meals quickly, appreciate multifunctionality in a kitchen appliance, and enjoy experimenting with a variety of cooking techniques. Great for last-minute meal preparation and busy schedules.

Reasons to use a Slow Cooker

• Hands-Off Cooking: Add ingredients to the slow cooker and let it cook for several hours without needing to monitor it constantly.
• Set It and Forget It: Ideal for busy schedules, allowing you to prepare meals in the morning and have dinner ready when you get home.
• Low Energy Use: Uses less electricity compared to an oven, making it a more energy-efficient cooking method.

Reasons to use an Instant Pot

• Fast Cooking: Pressure cooking drastically reduces cooking times for dishes that typically take hours, such as stews, beans, and braised meats.
• Quick Meals: Ideal for preparing meals in a fraction of the time compared to traditional methods, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
• Multiple Functions: An Instant Pot combines multiple kitchen appliances into one, serving as a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, sauté pan, and yogurt maker.

Slow Cooker and Instant Pot Recipes

• Easy Crock Pot Chicken and Cabbage from Clean Eating Kitchen
• Instant Pot Pork Lo Mein from Blogghetti
• Instant Pot Chicken Taco Pie from Simply Happy Foodie
• Easy Pressure Cooker White Chicken Chili from Home Cooking Memories
• Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken from Blogghetti
• Mom’s Chicken Curry – Instant Pot from Piping Pot Curry
• Crock Pot Chicken and Stuffing from The Cozy Cook
• Instant Pot Chicken Thighs with Balsamic Sauce from Savory Tooth

• Instant Pot Crack Chicken from Baking Beauty
• 3 Ingredient Pineapple Salsa Chicken (Slow Cooker) from Dash of Jazz
• Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta from Imagelicious
• Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy – Blogghetti
• Instant Pot Salsa Chicken from Tasty Galaxy
• Simple Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Chili from Mashup Mom
• Pressure Cooker Creamy Chicken Pasta from The Cook Report

These chicken dinner recipes provide a diverse array of flavors and cuisines, all achievable with the convenience of using just one cooking vessel. Enjoy the simplicity and deliciousness of these one-pan chicken dinners!

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