8 Great One-Dish Dinners

Simplify Your Dinners on the Yacht with These One-Dish Meal Ideas

Food is such an important part of any type of boat trip and depending on how long you’ll be out at sea, this typically means some type of meal preparation and on-board cooking is involved. Although many of today’s modern luxury vessels come equipped with galleys that often rival home kitchens, cooking onboard your yacht or boat can come with a unique set of challenges, mainly:

having to be selective about the cookware you bring with you
avoiding cooking with heat or sharp objects when the boat is at full cruising speed
possibly not having an oven or microwave on board
having a smaller sized sink to clean up large pots and pans

For this reason, many boaters appreciate having a list of crowd-pleasing one-dish recipes they can turn to during boating season, whether they will be out on the water for hours, days, or months at a time.

The beauty of the suggested recipes below is that they only require 1 skillet, pot, or frypan, and your galley’s stovetop – there is no oven or multiple saucepans required. This not only keeps preparing the meal a cinch but keeps clean up easy as well.

Note: If your yacht’s pantry is not yet stocked with the basics, check out our guide to the best foods to bring on extended boating trips.

Easy One Pot Lasagna

Enjoy lasagna at sea without an oven with this tasty Easy One Pot Lasagna recipe. The noodles cook right in the pot. Even better, there is no layering required. It comes out tasting just like the popular oven baked version.

You’ll Need:

Olive oil
Italian sausages
Diced tomatoes
Tomato sauce
Dried oregano and basil
Garlic
Farfalle pasta
Mozzarella
Parmesan
Ricotta
Salt & pepper

Get the full recipe from Damn Delicious

Chicken Stroganoff

A nice spin on the rich and hearty classic, beef stroganoff, this chicken version can be whipped up in 30 minutes, with the egg noodles tossed right in the same pot as everything else. It’s so easy and tasty – your biggest challenge is going to be putting aside enough white wine for the sauce!

You’ll Need:

Chicken stock
Flour
Olive oil
Chicken breasts
Mushrooms
Yellow onion
Paprika, thyme, oregano, red pepper flakes
Garlic
Dry white wine
Egg noodles
Sour cream
Dijon mustard
Salt & Pepper

Get the full recipe from The Chunky Chef.

Moroccan Lentils & Quinoa

Take a break from rice and meat proteins and give this meat-less, flavourful dish a try. It’s still packed full of protein and super filling and satisfying, which is a perfect way to conclude a day of boating activities.

You’ll Need:

Onion
Carrots
Celery
Red bell pepper
Garlic, Ginger
Cumin, paprika, red pepper flakes, Turmeric
Diced tomatoes
Brown and red lentils
Red quinoa or variety of choice
Vegetable or chicken stock
Fresh spinach
Coconut milk

Get the full recipe from Simply Quinoa.

Balsamic Chicken and Veggies

For a low-carb, healthy dinner, turn to balsamic chicken and veggies. This recipe calls for tomatoes, carrots, and asparagus, but feel free to substitute whatever veggies you have on hand at the time. The addition of the salad dressing is a handy shortcut way of cooking if you don’t have individual spice jars for a variety of popular spices. It also takes care of the oil requirement typical of most one-pot stovetop dishes. Brilliant!

You’ll Need:

Chicken
Italian salad dressing
Balsamic vinegar
Honey
Red pepper flakes
Asparagus
Carrots
Tomatoes

Get the full recipe from Cooking Classy

Corn and Ham Risotto

Risotto is so hard to resist and such a great go-to ingredient for a one-dish meal. It’s a versatile staple to which you can add almost anything and have it become a full balanced meal. Break away from your typical chicken and mushroom risotto add-ons and give corn and ham a try instead. The leftovers would also make a good breakfast!

You’ll Need:

Olive Oil
Shallots
Garlic
Arborio rice
Dry white wine
Chicken Stock
Fresh, frozen or canned corn kernels
Shredded smoked ham
White cheddar cheese
Fresh chives
Salt & Pepper

Get the full recipe from Country Living

Beef Stir Fry

We love this simple, no-fuss beef stir fry recipe from Moms Dish. With very few ingredients required, you might find that you turn to this one again and again, maybe even while substituting chicken from time to time. The addition of the dry stir-fry seasoning means not having to pack bulky jars of Asian cooking sauces with you on board.

You’ll Need:

Yellow Onion
Carrots
Bell peppers
Broccoli
Mushrooms
Sugar snap peas
Green beans
Green onions
Stir-fry Seasoning Mix (one pack)
Soy Sauce
Vegetable oil
Sirloin steak cut into thin strips

Get the full recipe from Moms Dish

Chicken and Rice Enchilada Casserole

Even though it’s called a casserole, this dish requires no baking and no casserole dish. It’s an easy way to whip up a Mexican flavoured dinner that’s both hearty and healthy. If you have the time, opt for dried black beans instead of canned.

Long grain rice
Enchilada sauce
Chunky salsa
Cumin
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Pre-cooked, shredded chicken
Corn
Black beans
Mexican blend or cheddar-jack shredded cheese
Optional: chopped fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish, extra salsa, or guacamole

Get the full recipe from Chew Out Loud.

Spanish Fish Stew

Use any type of white fish in this amazingly delicious Spanish Fish Stew. It’s a nice spicy and flavourful way to devour more seafood while sticking with one-pot.

You’ll Need:

Olive oil
Onions, Garlic, Carrots, Celery
Thyme, Paprika, Cayenne pepper, Fennel Seeds
Diced tomatoes
Russet potatoes
Cod fillets, fresh or frozen
Shrimp
Bay leaf
Lemon juice and zest
Fresh parsley

Get the full recipe from The Food Blog

There are countless one-dish dinner recipes out there – we only serve up this list as a bit of inspiration as you broaden your search for even more.

Read More: See our ideas for Easy and Delicious Make Ahead Meals.

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