10 One-Pot Recipes for When Winter Break Gets Busy

Winter break sounds relaxing—until reality kicks in with hungry mouths to feed and zero energy to cook. That’s where these one-pot recipes come in: minimal dishes and maximum comfort. Whether you’re juggling family chaos or want something cozy and easy, we’ve got you covered.

Creamy Wild Rice Chicken Soup

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Rich, creamy, and comforting, this one-pot chicken soup with wild rice is a hearty dish that eats like a meal. Tender chicken and wild rice give this soup lots of texture, and the silky broth makes every bite pure bliss. Get the recipe: Creamy Wild Rice Chicken Soup

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. Dinner sorted. Get the recipe: Vegetarian Fajita Pasta

Three-Bean Chili

Spice up your dinner routine with this quick and flavourful three-bean chili. Packed with a medley of kidney, black, and pinto beans, this hearty dish is a one-pot protein powerhouse and a time-saving hero, ready to grace your table in just 25 minutes. Get the recipe: Three-Bean Chili

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. It will become a staple. Get the recipe: 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Rice

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

One Pan 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 you can have a healthy meal on the table in no time. This yummy chicken curry is also gluten-free and dairy-free, and loaded with vegetables. Get the recipe: One Pan Healthy Mango Chicken Curry

Mexican Spaghetti

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

One Pot Chicken and Vegetables

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This recipe is a fantastic time-saving solution when you are tired but still need to eat. With just one pot to clean, this one-pot chicken and vegetables eliminates the stress and mess in the kitchen. Get the recipe: One Pot Chicken and Vegetables

White Bean Soup with Turkey

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

Dutch Oven Chunky Beef Stew

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This homemade Dutch oven chunky beef stew has tender pieces of beef chuck roast, carrots, and potato in a rich, cozy broth. Grab a hunk of crusty bread and a salad, and you have a winning one-pot meal. Get the recipe: Dutch Oven Beef Stew