In the weeks leading up to our third baby boy’s arrival I went on a cooking spree, determined to stock our freezer full of meals and snacks to make the first few weeks at home just that little bit easier – ha! While this was a great idea in theory, with a three and four year old to look after as well as being seven months pregnant, I just didn’t have the time (and was too exhausted) to put together complicated meals, and found myself looking for simple recipes that didn’t take too much effort to make, would be enjoyed by EVERYONE in our family and were also freezer friendly.
I’ve always been a big fan of one pot meals and decided to try and find as many of these set-and-forget family dinner recipes that were also able to be frozen. The result is this yummy collection of 10 freezer-friendly one pot family dinners that I guarantee will be loved by your entire household and will soon make a regular appearance of your dinner table.
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One Pot Freezer Friendly Dinners
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Super Speedy One Pot Chicken and Tomato Pasta
My super speedy one pot Chicken and Tomato Pasta is a family favourite. This recipe makes a big batch, so you can freeze any leftovers - perfect!
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Not-So-Nutty Pumpkin Soup
Soup is one of our go to meals during the cooler months and I just LOVE this 'Not-So-Nutty Pumpkin Soup' from the very clever Stacey Clare. It's a perfect simple meal the whole family can enjoy - even the little ones who are yet to be tested for nut allergies.
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One Tray Italian Baked Chicken and Beans
The very clever Lucy from Bake Play Smile has come up with this delicious One Tray Italian Baked Chicken and Beans, the only problem with this recipe is we love it so much, there are not many leftovers to freeze!
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Cheats Butter Chicken
There is no need for takeaway when you can make yummy Butter Chicken at home! This is a great, simple, and family friendly recipe from Cooking for Busy Mums.
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Spicy Meatballs with Chilli Beans
The Annoyed Thyroid has done it again with this one pot, freezer friendly Spicy Meatballs and Chilli Beans recipe. If your kids aren't a fan of spicy food, simply reduce the amount of Chilli Sauce you use.
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Chicken Pilaf
This Chicken Pilaf from Boiled Eggs and Soldiers is full of flavour and still mild enough for the kids to enjoy - it's also gluten free too.
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Beef Bolognese with Shell Pasta
No freezer friendly recipe collection would be complete without a Bolognese recipe, and this Beef Bolognese with Shell Pasta from Cooking for Busy Mums is a great meal to make ahead and freeze for those busy nights when you don't have time to cook.
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Beef and Winter Vegetable One Pot Stew
There is nothing better than sitting down to a big bowl of hearty stew on a winter night, and I guarantee that this Beef and Winter Vegetable One Pot Stew from Boiled Eggs and Soldiers will quickly become a family favourite.
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One Pot Pasta with Chorizo Mushroom and Spinach
Along with only using one pot, this Chorizo, Mushroom and Spinach Pasta from Bake Play Smile only takes 10 minutes to put together - the perfect family meal!
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Beef and Mushroom One Pot Wonder
It's the perfect weather for this slow cooked Beef and Mushroom one pot wonder from Good Food Week and your entire family will love it.
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