21 One-Pot Chicken Thigh Recipes Cozier Than Your Favorite Sweater

Comfort in every bite.

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Theodora Kaloudis
Theodora Kaloudis
Theodora Kaloudis
Theodora's passion for cooking began early on as a young girl, working in the kitchen at her father's Greek diner in Brooklyn, NY. Her recipes have appeared on Delish, Spruce Eats, Today.com, Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon, Dinnerly, Simply Recipes, and in various cookbooks.
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Published December 11, 2025
Theodora Kaloudis
Smothered and covered chicken and gravy in a skillet.
Sally Vargas

I love a one-pot meal, especially when paired with rich, juicy chicken thighs, and here’s why: They’re easy to prepare, comforting to eat, and post-dinner cleanup is a breeze. If this sounds like your ideal dinner, then dive into this collection of the coziest one-pot chicken thigh recipes. Each dish includes a vegetable or a starch, and some include both, so you can choose whatever suits your appetite. You’ll find skillet recipes like Chicken Vesuvio, oven-baked winners like Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes, and even a Slow Cooker Chicken with Moroccan Spices. Whatever you’re craving, these recipes deliver.

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  • Tuscan-Style Chicken Thighs

    Overhead view of a blue dutch oven of tuscan-style chicken thighs recipe

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Rachel Vanni / Food Styling by Tiffany Schleigh

    “I suggest serving this chicken with something that will benefit from the pan juices. I made mashed potatoes when I made this for dinner the other night, but it would also be great with buttered egg noodles or rice pilaf. It would also pair nicely with a salad and some crusty bread to sop up the pan juices!” —Theodora Kaloudis, Recipe Developer

  • Slow Cooker Chicken with Moroccan Spices

    Slowcooked Moroccan chicken served over couscous with garnishes of herbs olives and raisins on a plate
    Elise Bauer

    “Very few things smell or taste as good as this dish! It’s rich with great layers of flavor. It’s our favorite cold-weather dish!” —Michelle L, Reader

  • Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes

    Garlic butter chicken with potatoes garnished with herbs in a tray

    Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu

    “I prefer making this recipe with bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, but you can use other cuts of chicken. If you use boneless thighs or boneless breasts, the cooking time will reduce by about half, in which case you should cut the potatoes smaller (around 1/2 to 1-inch cubes) to ensure they are cooked through by the time the chicken is done.” —Annika Panikker, Recipe Developer

  • One-Pan Paprika Chicken with Potatoes and Tomatoes

    Paprika Chicken and Potatoes with Tomatoes horizontal in a baking dish
    Sally Vargas

    “Add any veggies you have on hand! Green beans, Brussels sprouts, or zucchini would all be good additions.” —Simply Recipes Editors

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  • One Pot Chicken and Orzo

    Skillet Chicken and Orzo
    Elise Bauer

    “It's a winner! And the best part? Aside from it being absolutely can't-stop-eating delicious, is that it's really easy to make, all in one large skillet. You can do most of the prep while the chicken is browning, so the whole shebang takes maybe 35 minutes.” —Elise Bauer, Founder

  • Baked Chicken Thighs With Cherry Tomatoes

    Baked chicken thighs with cherry tomatoes in a white baking dish
    Elise Bauer

    “This makes a truly excellent dinner! I ended up leaving the chicken thighs in for an hour rather than 45 minutes and also took the suggestion to set aside the garlic and tomatoes and reduce the sauce so that I could pour it on pasta. I added a little cornstarch slurry to thicken it up. Absolutely delicious!” —Erika, Reader

  • Chicken Peperonata

    Two plates of peperonata chicken with roasted bell peppers and a side of orzo pasta

    Simply Recipes / Shilpa Iyer

    “I always serve chicken peperonata in bowls atop soft polenta with plenty of grated Parmigiano Reggiano stirred into it. You could just as easily serve it on short pasta like penne, rotini, or orzo. Another option is mashed potatoes, though it’s not as common as polenta in Italy.” —Ivy Manning, Recipe Developer

  • Oven Baked Chicken and Rice

    A baking dish with baked chicken and rice yellow and garnished with fresh herbs served with a portion on a blue plate

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Phoebe Hausser

    “My oven-baked chicken and rice is a full meal on its own, but I love pairing it with a simple Middle Eastern salad like a Lebanese cabbage slaw or fattoush salad, or even just a scoop of plain yogurt on the side. All work really well.” —Yumna Jawad, Recipe Developer

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  • Apple Cider Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes

    apple cider braised chicken thighs with sweet potatoes in black cast iron skillet
    Nick Evans

    “People don’t think to cook with apple cider much, but I highly recommend it. Apple cider is delicious paired with foods like sweet potatoes, and you often don’t need a lot of it to get the flavor. The only thing to watch for is the cider’s sweetness. I like to mix the cider with some chicken stock to mellow it out.” —Nick Evans, Recipe Developer

  • 5-Ingredient Maple Glazed Chicken and Squash

    Overhead view of a white platter of maple glazed chicken and squash next to a red cloth napkin

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Rachel Vanni / Food Styling by Tiffany Schleigh

    “If I’m in a hurry, I limit the marinating window to the time it takes for the oven to preheat and the squash slices to par-bake (about 30 minutes).” —Ivy Manning, Recipe Developer

  • Chipotle Chicken Chowder

    Chipotle Chicken Chowder Garnished with Sour Cream and Cilantro

    Simply Recipes / Ross Yoder

    “Use red bell peppers instead of poblano peppers—you may want to add a pinch of cayenne pepper to make up for the lack of spice. Frozen or canned corn will be just as good as farm-fresh corn on the cob.” —Ross Yoder, Recipe Developer

  • Sicilian Skillet Chicken With Lemon, Olives, and Capers

    Sicilian chicken with white wine.

    Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

    “I’ve made this recipe three or four times now. It’s not difficult, it’s delicious, and it’s a keeper! Even my husband, who hates olives and lemons, will eat it because the sauce is delicious. And the chicken always comes out tender and awesome.” —Jenny T, Reader

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  • Classic Chicken Provencal

    Classic chicken provencal in pot

    Nick Evans  / Simply Recipes

    “Once you slide the skillet out of the oven, you’ll notice that there is a fair amount of sauce in the skillet. This stuff is golden and should be served along with the chicken and other ingredients. I like this dish over rice or served with a crusty baguette on the side. You need something to soak up that golden sauce.” —Nick Evans, Recipe Developer

  • Smothered Chicken Thighs in Onion Gravy

    Smothered and covered chicken and gravy in a skillet.
    Sally Vargas

    “To thicken thin gravy, remove the cooked chicken to a plate and place the skillet with onion gravy on the stovetop over medium heat and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.” —Virginia Willis, Recipe Developer

  • Chicken Marengo

    chicken marengo served over pasta

    Simply Recipes / Coco Morante

    “Chicken Marengo brings together French and Italian flavors in a comforting one-pot meal. And, you can personalize the recipe with capers, olives, citrus zest, or extra herbs for a twist.” —Coco Morante, Recipe Developer

  • Chicken Vesuvio

    Chicken Vesuvio in a Cast Iron Skillet

    Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel

    “For those of you who prefer to cook without wine, a nonalcoholic wine or low-sodium chicken broth is a fine substitute. You may need to add a splash more lemon juice to make up for the acidity from the wine, so taste and adjust until it suits you!” —Liz Tarpy, Recipe Developer

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  • Chicken Fricassee

    chicken fricassee lifted from the dutch oven

    Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu

    “Instead of or in addition to the heavy cream, add 1 or 2 rounded tablespoons of sour cream to add more body, creaminess, and a bit of tang to the gravy.” —Devan Grimsrud, Recipe Developer

  • Dill Pickle Chicken and Rice Skillet

    A skillet with dill pickle chicken and rice garnished with fresh herbs accompanied by a cutting board with dill and pickles

    Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

    “I recommend using a 10-inch cast-iron skillet or other ovenproof pan at least that size or larger. You can also use a Dutch oven, but you may need to brown the chicken in batches and/or cook longer for the liquid to fully absorb.” —Devan Grimsrud, Recipe Developer

  • Country Captain Chicken

    Overhead view of a blue dutch oven of finished Country Captain Chicken recipe on a white background

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Robby Lozano / Food Styling by Sally McKay / Christina Daley

    “Rice, especially Carolina Gold, is an important part of South Carolina cuisine. Spoon the sauce and chicken over cooked white rice, and sprinkle it with the cooked bacon and toasted sliced almonds.” —Craig Ruff, Recipe Developer

  • Weeknight Chicken Biryani

    Chicken biryani in a pot with garnishes of herbs and nuts
    Sheryl Julian

    “Boneless thighs can be substituted for the bone-in thighs if you prefer, though you'll lose the richness the bones give the dish. Prep and cook boneless thighs the same way.” —Sheryl Julian, Recipe Developer

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  • One-Pot Lemon Chicken Orzo

    One-Pot Lemon Chicken Orzo on a plate with a spoon

    Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

    “This dish can easily accommodate any number of vegetables. Add fresh spinach when you add the chicken stock, and it will melt into the orzo. Sauté zucchini or yellow summer squash with the orzo at the beginning of the dish, if you like. Broccoli can be broken into small florets and added with the chicken.” —Amanda Blum, Recipe Developer

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