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Don’t want to cook? But … you’re gonna do it anyway? We feel you, and we’ve got you covered. Today’s recipes come to us from The “I Don’t Want to Cook” Book: Dinners Done in One Pot, by Alyssa Brantley. Each of these cozy, one-dish chicken dinners leans on simple ingredients (including pre-prepped produce, when possible) and only one cooking vessel, so cleanup is easy.

Mediterranean-Inspired Boursin Chicken Casserole

Featuring orzo pasta, chicken, and broccoli, this comforting chicken casserole is a meal unto itself β€” as are the other recipes on this list. What makes this orzo bake a standout is the addition of sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and two wheels of Boursin Garlic and Herb Cheese, giving the final dish a crave-able Mediterranean flavor. Get the full recipe HERE.

A plate of casserole with broccoli and sun-dried tomatoes, next to a casserole dish. Nearby are broccoli pieces, garlic cloves, orzo pasta, and a dish of sun-dried tomatoes on a napkin.Pin
Who doesn’t love a good chicken casserole?! This recipe calls for Mediterranean-inspired additions of sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and plenty of garlic. Get the full recipe HERE. Image: Emily Weeks

Skillet Chicken Thighs with Chickpeas and Feta

Put your cast iron skillet to work with this recipe, sending it from the stovetop to the oven and then straight to the table. Starring protein-packed chicken thighs, chickpeas, and spinach, this dish is hearty enough to serve on its own, but it would pair beautifully with a loaf of crusty bread for soaking up all of the tomato-y goodness at the bottom of the dish. Get the full recipe HERE.

A bowl of braised chicken with chickpeas, tomatoes, and spinach, garnished with herbs. A pan with more chicken and a bowl of cheese are in the background, with spinach leaves nearby.Pin
Single-skillet dinner recipes are a godsend for busy weeknights. But this one is impressive enough to serve for special occasions, too! Get the full recipe HERE. Image: Emily Weeks

Smoky Chicken and Rice Soup

This Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Soup cuts the cooking time for hardy wild rice way down β€” and allows you to toss in pre-prepped ingredients like sliced packaged mushrooms and frozen carrot coins. And, as we all know, chicken soup translates beautifully to leftovers. So with this recipe, you’ve knocked out dinner and the following day’s meal prep in one go! Get the full recipe HERE.

Two bowls of hearty chicken and vegetable soup with mushrooms, carrots, and herbs. A small dish of wild rice and some fresh herbs are placed nearby on a light blue fabric.Pin
If you own a pressure cooker, you’ll want to add this recipe to your rotation ASAP. Get the full recipe HERE. Image: Emily Weeks

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Alissa Harb

Alissa Harb is StyleBlueprint's Managing Editor, based in Nashville. A lifelong Tennessee native, Alissa is a lover of travel, true crime, and ordering for the table.