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Slow Cooker Freezer Meals

Cultural Context

Slow cooker freezer meals are a convenient solution for busy families, allowing for easy meal preparation in advance. This method has gained popularity in the U.S. as it simplifies weeknight dinners while minimizing food waste. Many modern variations include diverse cuisines, making it adaptable to different tastes and dietary needs.

AmericanUSmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 lbs frozen chicken breasts
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 can (10 oz) rotel
1 cup queso
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 packet (1 oz) brown gravy mix
1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
2 lbs frozen chicken drumsticks
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1 lb frozen meatballs
2 cups marinara pasta sauce
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
8 oz cream cheese
1 tablespoon zesty italian seasoning
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: thighs

Thighs are often less expensive and more flavorful.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is usually cheaper.

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Pork loin is a leaner cut and generally less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cream cheese adds creaminess at a lower cost.

1

Label the gallon freezer bags with the date, meal name, cooking time, and serving suggestions.

2

For queso chicken tacos, add 2 big frozen chicken breasts to each bag.

3

Add 1.5 tablespoons of taco seasoning to each bag.

4

Add 1 undrained can of rotel to each bag.

5

Add 1 jar of queso to each bag.

6

Seal the bags tightly, removing any air.

7

For classic chicken and gravy, add 2 big frozen chicken breasts to each bag.

8

Add 1 can of cream of chicken soup to each bag.

9

Add half a packet of dry brown gravy mix to each bag.

10

Add 1 tablespoon of ranch seasoning to each bag.

11

For barbecue chicken drumsticks, add 4 pounds of frozen drumsticks to each bag.

12

Add half a cup of brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of paprika, 1 teaspoon of pepper, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, 1 tablespoon of onion powder, and 1 teaspoon of ground mustard to a bowl and mix.

13

Add half of the dry rub seasoning mixture to each bag of chicken drumsticks.

14

Add 1.5 cups of barbecue sauce to each bag.

15

For meatball subs, add 2 bags of frozen Italian style meatballs to each bag.

16

Add 1 jar of marinara sauce to each bag.

17

Season with 0.5 teaspoons of onion powder, 0.5 teaspoons of garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning per bag.

18

For Italian chicken, add frozen chicken breasts to each bag.

19

Add 4 ounces of cream cheese to each bag.

20

Add 1 can of cream of chicken to each bag.

21

Add 1 packet of zesty Italian seasoning to each bag.

Cooking Techniques

meal prepfreezingslow cooking

Equipment Needed

slow cookerfreezer bagscutting boardknifemeasuring spoons

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

dairy-freegluten-free

Allergens

milksoy

Also Known As

Freezer Meal PrepSlow Cooker Meal Prep

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