10 One-Pot Meals for When You Just Can't Handle the Dishes

We’ve all been there—you’re hungry, but the thought of a pile of dishes is just too much. These healthy 10 one-pot meals are here to save the day, giving you all the flavour with minimal cleanup. Less scrubbing, more chilling. You’re welcome.

Three-Bean Chili

Spice up your weeknight dinner routine with this quick and flavourful three-bean chili! Packed with a medley of kidney, black, and pinto beans, this hearty dish is not only a protein powerhouse but also a time-saving hero, ready to grace your table in just 25 minutes. Get the recipe: Three-Bean Chili

One Pan Chicken And Asparagus

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Simplify your dinner routine with this one pan chicken and asparagus recipe. Juicy, seasoned chicken breasts cooked alongside tender asparagus make for a delicious and healthy meal with minimal cleanup. Get the recipe: One Pan Chicken And Asparagus

Easy Lemon White Bean Soup with Turkey

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This lemon white bean soup with turkey and greens is a fast and flavorful soup with a savory, lemony broth. It’s a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. Make this when you want something light but cozy, too. Get the recipe: Easy Lemon White Bean Soup with Turkey

Vegetarian Fajita Pasta

Delicious pasta shells with lots of fire-roasted tomatoes, black beans, colorful bell peppers, sour cream and cheese, made as a one-pot dish in the Instant Pot or Stovetop. Get the recipe: Vegetarian Fajita Pasta

One Pot Lasagna Soup With Cottage Cheese

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Lasagna soup with cottage cheese is the ultimate comfort food for those busy weeknights. The soup has all of the flavors of a traditional lasagna but requires a fraction of the effort and comes together in just 30 minutes. Get the recipe: One Pot Lasagna Soup With Cottage Cheese

One Pan Healthy Mango Chicken Curry

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This is the best healthy mango chicken curry recipe. It’s full of flavour and is easy to make in one pan so that you can have a healthy meal on the table in no time. This chicken curry is also gluten-free and dairy-free and loaded with vegetables. Get the recipe: One Pan Healthy Mango Chicken Curry

Creamy Dairy Free Chicken Alfredo

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An easy pasta recipe made in under thirty minutes. This creamy, dairy-free chicken one-pot alfredo pasta is the perfect weeknight meal. Whipped up with a blend of coconut milk and gut-healing broth, this recipe makes an easy weeknight dinner. Get the recipe: Creamy Dairy-Free Chicken Alfredo

3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Rice

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Nutty and savory peanut butter rice that only requires 5 minutes of actual cooking. It is a delicious one-pot dish that is a quick, wholesome, and healthy meal. Get the recipe: 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Rice

One Pot Chicken and Vegetables

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This recipe is a fantastic time-saving solution during the week. With just one pot to clean, One Pot Chicken and Vegetables reduces stress and mess in the kitchen. Get the recipe: One Pot Chicken and Vegetables

Mexican Spaghetti

This fusion dish blends the beloved Italian classic with the bold and vibrant flavours of Mexico. Made in one pot, perfectly cooked spaghetti bathes in a zesty, spicy tomato sauce. Get the recipe: Mexican Spaghetti