Dinners

One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice Everyone Will Love How this dish saved my Wednesday night Hi, I’m Kim a 39-year-old mom of two living just outside Austin, Texas, and the creator of Swift Dishes. Like most nights around here, Wednesday hit hard. Soccer practice ran late, the homework pile was tall, and the kids … Read more

In the final step, fresh greens like spinach or basil are stirred into the dish until just wilted. The result is a beautiful and complete meal in a single pot: the shrimp are perfectly pink, the rice is fluffy and full of flavor, and the fresh herbs add a final burst of color and aroma. It’s garnished with a sprig of basil and is ready to enjoy.

Why This One Pan Chicken with Buttered Noodles recipe Is on Repeat in My Kitchen Last Tuesday was one of those days. I had a mountain of laundry, a moody middle schooler, and exactly 30 minutes until I had to get out the door for soccer pickup. I opened the fridge, spotted ground chicken, half … Read more

Featured image for the “One-Pot Orzo Risotto with Spring Veggies” blog post. This is a top-down shot of the final dish, ready to be served from its cooking pot.

This one-pot Mexicali black bean soup quickly became a weeknight lifesaver in my kitchen. As a mom of two with little time to spare and a lot of mouths to feed, I needed something hearty, healthy, and fast. This soup checks every box it’s rich, flavorful, and made entirely in one pot. That means fewer … Read more

Featured image of creamy one pot macaroni cheeseburger soup in a Dutch oven with cheddar and green onion garnish.

One-pot tortellini with prosciutto and peas is the kind of weeknight meal that feels like a little culinary victory. It’s creamy, cozy, and packed with flavor all made in one skillet in under 30 minutes. This dish brings together tender cheese tortellini, crisped prosciutto, and sweet peas in a velvety lemon-kissed cream sauce that thickens … Read more

An inviting one pot meal with juicy chicken meatballs and lemony greens cooked together in a single Dutch oven.

A beautifully styled one-pot shawarma chicken and orzo skillet with bold spices, creamy texture, and Mediterranean topping

Hi, I’m Kim a mom of two near Austin, Texas, and the creator of Swift Dishes. Most evenings, my kitchen’s a lively mess of homework papers, laundry piles, and a dog begging underfoot. I started Swift Dishes for real-life cooks like me people who love bold, nourishing meals but don’t have hours to spend making … Read more