One Pot

I love one pot meals because I’m always busy and they’re super easy! Having one skillet to clean liberates my time in the kitchen!

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    Bacon Veggie Breakfast Hash

    ByThe Wholesome Spoon

    On a slow morning, I love making a big ole savory breakfast! It’s my fav! We all sit down together and enjoy something hearty and flavorful – it’s the best! This Bacon Veggie Breakfast Hash was loaded with crispy bacon, tender potatoes, green onion, tomato, and gooey, runny eggs. The gorgonzola cheese on top was the perfect little pop to bring everything together. This was so easy! It’s also a great way to use up that giant bag of potatoes you’ve got sitting in your pantry. Breakfast, brunch, or even breakfast for dinner – this is a recipe everyone will enjoy!

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    One Pot Creamy Lemon Orzo and Beef

    ByThe Wholesome Spoon

    Holy moly, it’s been so HOT outside. We are loving the sunshine, the pool, and living off cold sandwiches during the day. Come supper time, we are completely famished and ready to get cozy in the air conditioning while enjoying a bowl of something soulful! This One Pot Creamy Lemon Orzo and Beef was extremely easy and totally popping off with flavor. It was so unexpected too. It was tangy and cooling, a little earthy, slightly spicy, and so vibrant! The tender red onions, the fresh dill and arugula, the mushrooms and juicy beef, the lemon punch?! It was just ridiculous. The beef almost gave off hamburger vibes with that little char on there. Light and summery but still comforting!

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    Sausage and Tomato Rice Skillet

    ByThe Wholesome Spoon

    Life is hectic lately! My boys are growing, time is flying, and I blink my eyes and it’s already a new day. Wild. One pot recipes are perfect for busy days because seriously, the last thing I need to do is MORE DISHES. Absolutely not. This Sausage and Tomato Rice Skillet is a hearty one pot recipe that, though simple, totally blew our minds. The bay leaf adds so much flavor! The Italian sausage was juicy and nutty, the rice was perfectly cooked, while the sauce was rich and savory. It was just awesome! Everything came together in about half an hour and there was plenty to go around. This recipe is great for summer too, when you just don’t want to sit in the kitchen forever!

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    Garlic Chicken Immunity Soup

    ByThe Wholesome Spoon

    If you have kids, then you know – they are always getting sick! One snotty nose at the park and it’s game over for your family. Having a cold in the summer is the biggest bummer. Literally. This Garlic Chicken Immunity Soup is LOADED with fresh veggies, herbs, tons of garlic and chicken, lemon, apple cider vinegar, and lots of broth! This is the ultimate hug in a bowl. It’s protein heavy, and this recipe makes a whole bunch. It’s even freezer friendly. This is extremely easy to make too! No need to precook meat or anything! Amazing. Liberating! Especially when you’ve got a sick family, and you yourself, may also be sick! Dunk some crusty bread in this, crush up some crackers, squeeze in some more fresh lemon. This soup is sure to get you back to rompin’ around with your family and friends in no time!

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    Scrambled Eggs with Arugula and Tomatoes

    ByThe Wholesome Spoon

    I’m not super hungry right away in the morning. But after an hour or two of being up, I find myself famished! I’m usually looking for something simple, nutritious, and filling to make for myself and my family. These Scrambled Eggs with Arugula and Tomatoes were so easy to make, so hearty, and absolutely delicious! The juicy, fluffy eggs, those jammy tomatoes, the fresh arugula, and that melty cheddar? It was so straight forward but yet, so complex! This recipe comes together in no time, in just one pot, and it makes a whole bunch. It’s perfect for a busy morning! It’s also a lovely vegetarian option.

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    Espresso Rubbed Pork Chops

    ByThe Wholesome Spoon

    I love some juicy pork chops, and I love a one pot dinner even more! These Espresso Rubbed Pork Chops were sweet, savory, a little bitter – I mean they had a lot going on, and in the best way! These were rubbed with a variety of spices, seared in a skillet, then served in creamy garlic sauce. This was a quick dinner that we all loved, and it goes great with so many different sides. Perfect for a busy weeknight, super flavorful, and super affordable – I mean what’s not to love? This recipe was a winner!

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    Bacon Jam Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps

    ByThe Wholesome Spoon

    This time of year, all I want to eat are fresh veggies, salads, wraps, and sandwiches! They just really hit the spot for me on a hot sunny day! These Bacon Jam Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps were crunchy, creamy, and filled with flavor. The chicken was warm and juicy; the bacon jam was crunchy and sweet! Then you have that smoky chilled Caesar dressing, which was super easy to make and added SO much flavor! Everything was all wrapped into a tortilla with some toasted corn and fresh lettuce, then toasted until golden. These were ridiculously good and everything was made in just one pot!

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    Grilled Mac and Cheese

    ByThe Wholesome Spoon

    Occasionally, my kids will request a blue box of some classic mac and cheese – and of course, I’m always adding stuff to it and putting some spin on it. It’s nice when you need something easy, and then you’ve hopefully got some leftovers too! It turns out, leftover mac and cheese makes a darn good sandwich! These Grilled Mac and Cheese sandwiches were cheesy and nostalgic AF! They were so easy to make and such a crafty way to enhance some leftover mac and cheese!

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    Smoked Andouille Sausage Gyros

    ByThe Wholesome Spoon

    Every once in a while, I get a huge craving for some Gyros! Juicy meat, a soft pita, a garlicky tzatziki sauce – it’s just such a favorite of mine! I wanted to do a unique and easy spin on the classic gyro, so I decided to make these Smoked Andouille Sausage Gyros! These were juicy, smoky, a little spicy, and SUPER yummy! They came together quick too, so this would be a really great recipe for a busy weekday or weekend! Gyro vibes without all the extra hassle!

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    Hot Honey Fried Chicken Thighs

    ByThe Wholesome Spoon

    I wanted to do something new with chicken thighs because I feel like, they’re really underrated! These Hot Honey Fried Chicken Thighs gave all the fried chicken vibes while being sweet and kinda spicy all at the same time! These were easy to make and even easier to eat! My kids loved them – they were still family friendly! Just grab your favorite dipping sauce and dig in! The messiest meals are usually the yummiest!

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    Sticky Orange Beef Stir Fry

    ByThe Wholesome Spoon

    This Sticky Orange Beef Stir Fry was such a perfect balance of flavors! It was citrusy, it was savory, it was kinda crunchy, with the contrast from the tender veggies. It really had a lot going on! This was a complete hit with the family, and it didn’t take too much time at all! It felt like we had just picked this up from a trendy local restaurant, it was awesome!

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    Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken Breasts

    ByThe Wholesome Spoon

    Sometimes, you just want something easy for dinner, something that can be tossed in the oven or made in one pot, something that can quickly feed your hungry family! These Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken Breasts were juicy, cheesy, garlicky, and packed with tender broccoli – with just the perfect amount of bite left to it! The crisp on the breasts, and that incredible garlic Dijon sauce spooned over the top?! It was just ridiculous. And so easy!