20 One-Pot Dinners to Help Support Gut Health

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Make dinner tonight easy by trying one of these one-pot recipes. With ingredients like garlic, onions, beans and legumes, these dishes are packed with prebiotic and probiotic-rich foods that can help support gut health, healthy digestion and healthy immune function. Recipes like our High-Protein Pasta with Peas and our Thai Red Curry with Cod & Sweet Potatoes are healthy, tasty and call for a quick cleanup.

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High-Protein Pasta with Peas

This one-pot pasta with peas is packed with plant-based protein and a healthy dose of fiber. The chickpea pasta is cooked with vibrant green peas and tossed with fragrant basil and a rich pesto sauce for fresh flavor in every bite. Nutty toasted pine nuts provide the perfect crunch, adding depth and texture.

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High-Protein Chicken & Sweet Potato Enchilada Skillet

This skillet is a hearty, one-pan meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chunks of sweet potato and shredded chicken combine with store-bought enchilada sauce for a flavorful shortcut.

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Thai Red Curry with Cod & Sweet Potatoes

This Thai red curry dish is a vibrant, aromatic meal. The combination of tender sweet potatoes, peas and omega-3-rich cod makes this dish a powerhouse for reducing inflammation. Black cod’s rich, buttery texture makes it a standout choice for this dish, offering a luxurious mouthfeel that pairs perfectly with the curry.

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Chicken Parmesan Soup

This dish combines the rich flavors of a traditional chicken Parm—juicy seasoned chicken, tangy marinara sauce and savory Parmesan cheese—with the warmth and comfort of a soup. It’s a perfect dish for those chilly days when you crave something familiar with a fun, innovative twist!

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Curried Butter Beans

Tender butter beans combine with red curry paste and aromatic spices in this hearty, plant-based dish. Enjoy it on its own or serve it over brown rice or whole-grain noodles for a more filling meal.

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Saag Aloo Matar

This cozy one-skillet recipe draws inspiration from two Indian dishes: saag aloo and aloo matar. It’s packed with plenty of vegetables, including leafy greens, potatoes and peas, all simmered in an aromatic tomato-based sauce.

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Crispy Tempeh Steaks with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Baby kale comes in with a pop of green and prebiotic fiber, while the sun-dried tomato sauce, rich with Parmigiano-Reggiano, brings everything together. This plant-based twist on Marry Me Chicken uses tempeh instead of chicken, providing a gut-friendly fiber boost.

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Creamy Caramelized Cauliflower Pasta

With simple ingredients and quick prep, this creamy cauliflower pasta is a satisfying dish that feels fancy. Add a squeeze of lemon or a pinch of chile flakes to elevate this easy, comforting classic even more!

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Chicken Fajita Soup

The vibrant, smoky flavors of traditional fajitas make for a delicious soup. This versatile dish is perfect for a cozy dinner and can be easily adjusted to suit your preferences. To kick up the heat, add a chopped jalapeño to the veggie mixture.

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Roasted Eggplant Parmesan

This eggplant Parmesan is a comforting, simple version of the classic Italian dish. Slices of eggplant are layered with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. It’s perfect as a vegetarian main course and pairs well with pasta, crusty bread or a salad.

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Marry Me Chickpea Soup with Kale

This creamy chickpea soup was inspired by Marry Me Chicken, a dish that features chicken and sun-dried tomatoes. We gave this dish a plant-based spin by swapping out the chicken for chickpeas and kale to create a cozy, warming meal perfect for cooler weather.

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Cheesy White Bean & Rice Skillet

This cheesy skillet dinner is the ultimate one-pan wonder. The rice forms a crispy golden layer at the bottom, adding a satisfying crunch to every bite. Aromatic seasonings combine with tender white beans, while a blanket of melted provolone on top brings on ooey-gooey perfection.

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Ground Turkey Fajita Bowls

This ground turkey rice bowl is a satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Lean ground turkey is cooked with savory seasonings like chili powder, cumin and oregano before being tossed with pico de gallo. The mixture pairs well with brown rice and sautéed onions and peppers to create a hearty dinner.

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One-Pot White Bean, Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomato Orzo

This comforting dish combines tender orzo, protein-packed white beans and tangy sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy garlic-and-herb cheese sauce. This one-pot meal is both quick and satisfying, perfect for those busy evenings when you want something hearty without the hassle.

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Marry Me White Bean & Spinach Skillet

By swapping in fiber-packed white beans and spinach as the main ingredients, we’ve given Marry Me Chicken a vegetarian spin. You’ll want to sop up every last bit of sauce, so serve this with a nice hunk of crusty whole-grain bread.

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Cheesy One-Pot Chicken-Broccoli Orzo

This dish brings crowd-pleasing flavors together in one pan for easy cleanup. It’s perfect for busy nights when you want something satisfying, comforting and delicious. Sharp Cheddar cheese adds savory flavor, but another easy-melting cheese like Gruyère or Swiss would work well too.

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One-Pot Potato Curry

This potato curry takes inspiration from both north and south Indian dishes, blending the aromatic spices common in the north, with the coconut milk giving a nod to thoran in the south. The simplicity of cooking everything in one pot adds to its appeal, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully for a truly comforting meal.

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Cheesy Chicken & White Bean Skillet

This meal is packed with Tex-Mex flavors like smoky cumin and cilantro, as well as onions, garlic, corn and jalapeño. Corn and white beans pull double duty as a source of fiber and protein, plus the protein from the chicken makes this a filling dish.

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One-Pot Lemon-Broccoli Pasta with Parmesan

This hearty pasta dish with bright, fresh flavor is ideal for busy weeknights. The Parmesan adds welcome saltiness and notes of umami and you get added texture from the slight crunch of broccoli and whole-wheat noodles. Add some shredded rotisserie chicken, grilled shrimp or crispy chickpeas to punch up the protein.

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One-Pot Spinach, Chicken Sausage & Feta Pasta

A little bit of meal prep goes a long way in this one-dish pasta recipe. Cooking the pasta ahead and refrigerating it saves time here—or use any leftover cooked pasta you have on hand. Chicken sausage with feta is especially good in this recipe.

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