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    15 Pan-tastic Summer Meals: One Pot, No Stress!

    Published: Jul 14, 2024 by Sharon Rigsby · Leave a Comment

    Chicken, ground beef and shrimp casseroles.

    Beat the heat with these 15 one-pot meals and dinner recipes, which make cooking easy and clean-up a breeze! From zesty shrimp pasta with blue cheese to juicy hash brown chicken casserole, these recipes are your go-to for fuss-free summer nights.

    Four casseroles including hamburger noodle and hash brown chicken casserole.

    From creamy classics to inventive new favorites, these dishes are the perfect way to enjoy a comforting meal!

    1
    A slice of sloppy joe cornbread casserole on a white plate.
    Easy Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole Recipe
    This Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole Recipe makes the perfect easy weeknight meal! Just 20 minutes of prep before the oven takes over and does all the heavy lifting.
    Check out this recipe
    2
    Mexican Beef Rice Skillet in a skillet with a wooden spoon.
    Mexican Beef Rice Skillet Recipe (Quick and Easy)
    Mexican Beef Rice Skillet is a one-pan wonder, perfect for busy weeknights when you crave a hearty, delicious meal without spending hours in the kitchen.
    Check out this recipe
    3
    A white baking dish full of baked chicken cordon bleu casserole topped with sauce.
    Easy Cordon Bleu Chicken Casserole Recipe
    Oven-baked Cordon Bleu Chicken Casserole has all of the flavor and crispiness of the classic dish but none of the mess. It's quick and easy to prepare and, best of all, it can be made ahead.
    Check out this recipe
    4
    A large spoonful of chicken and hash brown casserole.
    Chicken and Hash Brown Casserole Recipe
    This easy, cheesy Chicken and Hash Brown Casserole recipe is a true family favorite and the epitome of comfort food.
    Check out this recipe
    5
    A serving of Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas Casserole on a white plate, garnished with avocado slices.
    Easy Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas Casserole Recipe
    Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas Casserole is your ticket to a family-friendly, quick, and easy main dish casserole that oozes cheesy goodness and is the ultimate comfort food.
    Check out this recipe
    6
    A serving of King Ranch Chicken Casserole on a plate topped with sour cream and diced tomatoes and bell pepper.
    Classic King Ranch Chicken Casserole with Rotel
    This easy, make-ahead, delicious dinner entrée is the epitome of comfort food and will have everyone asking for more. So whether you are craving Tex-Mex food or want an easy make-ahead chicken casserole, King Ranch Casserole fits the bill.
    Check out this recipe
    7
    Chicken, sausage, and wild rice casserole in a white baking dish.
    Chicken, Sausage and Wild Rice Casserole
    Chicken, Sausage, and Wild Rice Casserole is a one-pan wonder that will quickly become one of your "go-to" meals. You know the kind, a tasty dish that only takes minutes to prepare, and you can always count on it to turn out perfectly every time you make it!
    Check out this recipe
    8
    Hamburger noodle casserole in a white baking dish garnished with chopped scallions.
    Easy Hamburger Noodle Casserole Recipe with Cheese
    Easy, cheese Hamburger Noodle Casserole is a hearty, make-ahead, freezer-friendly, kid-friendly, one-dish meal perfect for everything from weeknight dinners to Sunday suppers!
    Check out this recipe
    9
    Walking Taco Casserole in a brightly colored baking dish, topped with lettuce and tomatoes.
    Walking Taco Casserole
    Walking Taco Casserole is incredibly easy to make and a long-time family favorite. It features cooked ground beef seasoned with taco seasoning, a bit of cream cheese, and salsa. This flavorful beef mixture is then topped with plenty of shredded Mexican blend cheese, and Frito corn chips provide their signature crunch. 
    Check out this recipe
    10
    French Onion Soup Chicken Casserole in a white rectangle baking dish.
    Easy French Onion Soup Chicken Casserole Recipe
    French Onion Soup Chicken Casserole with egg noodles is the ultimate comfort food and will quickly become a family favorite. It has everything you could ever want in a winning chicken dinner recipe.
    Check out this recipe
    11
    Easy Supreme Pizza Casserole in a white baking dish ready to serve
    Easy Supreme Pizza Casserole Recipe
    Easy Supreme Pizza Casserole is a kid-friendly casserole full of two kinds of cheese, Italian sausage, bell pepper, mushrooms, black olives, and pepperoni!
    Check out this recipe
    12
    Delicious Spaghetti Pie ready to serve
    Easy Baked Spaghetti Pie Casserole
    This Easy Baked Spaghetti Pie recipe is full of pasta, Italian sausage, mushrooms, and black olives, and features a rich tomato sauce full of three kinds of cheese, fontina, feta, and Parmesan! It’s the ultimate comfort food, freezes well and a great casserole to take to a new neighbor or sick friend!
    Check out this recipe
    13
    A large spoonful of Easy Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole
    Easy Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole Recipe
    Creamy and flavorful, Easy Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole is full of tender chicken, cheese, water chestnuts, and a blend of seasoned white and wild rice.
    Check out this recipe
    14
    Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake in a white square baking dish topped with panko and chopped scallions.
    Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake Recipe
    Ready to spice up your life? Easy, creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake is deliciously spicy, super simple to make, and the ultimate comfort food. When mac and cheese meet buffalo sauce, something magical happens, and hot and cheesy never tasted so good!
    Check out this recipe
    15
    A red baking dish with shrimp pasta garnished with parsley.
    Creamy Shrimp Pasta with Blue Cheese Recipe
    Easy Creamy Shrimp Pasta features tender and juicy shrimp cooked in a delightfully rich pasta sauce made with butter, cream cheese, and blue cheese. Served over pasta and packed with flavor, this lovely main dish is both hearty and satisfying!
    Check out this recipe

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    • A spoonful of Broccoli Cheese Casserole topped with crushed Ritz crackers and cheese.
      Easy Broccoli Cheese Casserole with Ritz Crackers
    • A white serving bowl with onion casserole topped with Ritz cracker crumbs.
      Southern Sweet Onion Casserole
    • Pineapple cheese casserole topped with crushed Ritz crackers in a white baking dish.
      Pineapple and Cheese Casserole
    • A rectangle white baking dish full of sweet potato casserole.
      Southern Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole

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    Hello, I'm Sharon Rigsby, blogger, content creator, videographer, and photographer for Grits and Pinecones®. I have over 50 years of experience in the kitchen, and I like nothing better than developing and reimagining recipes for my family, friends, and you!

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