One-Pot Chicken Dinners Ready in 30 Minutes or Less

A classic for a reason, this sped-up version from Rachael Ray uses chicken breast tenders and biscuit mix to put this dish on the table in under 30 minutes.

Inspired by the ingredients of a Greek salad, this recipe uses Kalamata olives, feta and cucumber to top Instant Pot-cooked chicken and couscous. Serve in individual bowls or family style on a large platter.

A Hungarian/Italian mashup makes for a simple and gluten-free one-pot dinner — warming and filling for a winter’s night.

A store-bought tikka masala paste brings all the complex spices to this fast curry that you could possibly need. Cut the heat with more non-fat yogurt if you have diners sensitive to spice.

One pot cooking doesn’t have to be heavy comfort food — try lightening things up with these fresh lettuce wraps, filled with fish sauce glazed chicken pieces.

Use either basil or mint to keep the ingredient count low, or both for a full burst of fresh flavour with this quick pan sauce for chicken breasts.

Stir-fry, although convenient, demands that all your mise en place must be ready before you start cooking, so no last minute chopping while everything else overcooks. With that one simple rule, your asparagus and chicken stir fry will be ready before you know it.

A North American takeout favourite, battered lemon chicken is a familiar combination for many diners. Rachael Ray uses lemon curd as a shortcut, adding richness, body and tangy sweetness in one step.

What is the secret to this simple and satisfying chicken noodle soup that’s on the table in 20 minutes? Making it with the best chicken broth that you have available, whether it’s a premium store-bought brand or your own homemade recipe.

Another North Americanized hit, these lo mein noodles just need a simple flash in a pan with other quick cooking ingredients: crunchy snow peas, bell peppers and meaty mushrooms.

A luxurious but dead-easy cream, white wine and mustard pan sauce envelops flavourful chicken thighs for a special dinner, no matter the day of the week.

Borrowing from the French technique of en papillote, or cooked in parchment paper, this recipe packs the flavours of India into an easy-to-clean aluminum foil wrapping, making for perfect portions.

Tiny chicken drumettes (the mini drumstick on the wing) in a simple sauce cook in a flash and make for excellent television accompaniments for the whole family.