7 Healthy One-Pot Dinners for Every Night of the Week

This delicious and nutritious dinner menu is the perfect way to kickstart a healthy and happy year. The best part? These recipes—from soups and stews to sheet tray meals—come together with just one pot or pan, so cleanup will be a breeze.

Monday: Butternut Squash Chili

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This hearty and healthy butternut squash chili recipe is the perfect weeknight dinner, according to recipe developer Barrett Heald.

Tuesday: Sheet Pan Harissa Chicken Dinner

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“Spice up your night with this sheet pan harissa chicken. The North African red pepper sauce adds depth and kick to this one-pan meal that’s perfect for weeknights.” —Juliana Hale

Wednesday: One-Pot Turmeric Chicken and Rice

Brenda Venable

Turmeric, along with other aromatic spices like ginger, cumin, and curry powder, lend delicious flavor to this hearty one-pot chicken and rice dinner that will please everyone at your table.

Thursday: One-Pan Mediterranean Cod

Diana Moutsopoulos

“Quick and easy cod fillets made with just 5 minutes of prep, one pan, and simple freezer and pantry staples for a delicious dinner that’s Mediterranean diet-friendly. Keep frozen cod, frozen bell peppers, and a jar of whole plum tomatoes on hand to make this anytime.” —Diana Moutsopoulos

Friday: Sausage and Vegetable Sheet Pan Dinner

This easy sheet-pan meal features Italian sausage links, broccoli, baby potatoes, carrots, and onions tossed with a flavor-packed mixture of olive oil, whole-grain mustard, and Pecorino cheese.

Saturday: Instant Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice Bowls

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“This easy, one-pot, Mexican chicken and rice dinner is done in about 30 minutes. Serve with other toppings like avocado and sour cream, if desired.” —fabeveryday

Sunday: Turkey Spaghetti Zoodles

“A super simple one-pot dinner that’s low calorie, low carb, paleo, gluten-free, and takes just 10 minutes to make. This will be your go-to weeknight dinner!” —Megan Olson