For the families who don't want to choose between healthy, quick, or delicious, and for all of us who shouldn't have to spend the rest of their evenings following dinner scrubbing pots, pans, and a thousand other fun kitchen gadgets, we've rounded up some of our favorite one-pot meals. What makes a one-pot meal so special? It hits all your categories with limited clean up and unnecessary added fats: protein, vegetables, and starch in one glorious vessel. So come on: turn that oven back on and serve up some real family time.

Poblano Paella

Chicken and Rice Parm Skillet

Shrimp (or any lean meat) Fried Rice

Chicken and Root Vegetable Pot Pie

Chicken and Dumplings

Chicken, Orzo, and Spinach Skillet

Kale, Sausage, and Lentil Skillet

Lamb Tagine with Couscous

Pork Chops with Chard and White Beans

One-Pot Pasta

Skillet Orecchiette