Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

FOUR EASY FREEZER MEALS YOU'LL ACTUALLY LOVE!

Login to Save
560 views👍 15
Erica Baty
Erica Baty
3 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Erica Baty to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipes in this Video

1 recipes

Freezer meals have gained popularity in the United States as a convenient solution for busy families. They allow for meal prep in advance, saving time during hectic weeknights. This dish combines protein, grains, and vegetables, making it a balanced option that can be easily reheated. Variations abound, with different proteins and flavors reflecting regional tastes and preferences.

Ingredients

  • chicken
  • rice
  • black beans
  • corn
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • garlic
  • cumin
  • chili powder
  • salt
  • pepper
  • olive oil
  • cheddar cheese
  • sour cream
  • cilantro

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. 2Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. 3Sauté chopped onion and bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4Add minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. 5Stir in cooked rice, black beans, corn, and shredded chicken; mix well.
  6. 6Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
  7. 7Top with shredded cheddar cheese evenly.
  8. 8Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  9. 9Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  10. 10Let cool slightly before serving.
  11. 11Garnish with sour cream and cilantro before serving.

Ingredient Alternatives

sour cream

Healthier: Greek yogurt

Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment

skilletbaking dishmeasuring cupsspatulaknifecutting board
🌶️🌶️🌶️Lowmilksoy

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Freezer Meal 1

Cultural Context

Freezer meals have gained popularity in the United States as a convenient solution for busy families. They allow for meal prep in advance, saving time during hectic weeknights. This dish combines protein, grains, and vegetables, making it a balanced option that can be easily reheated. Variations abound, with different proteins and flavors reflecting regional tastes and preferences.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
chicken
rice
black beans
corn
bell pepper
onion
garlic
cumin
chili powder
salt
pepper
olive oil
cheddar cheese
sour cream
cilantro

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

2

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

3

Sauté chopped onion and bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes.

4

Add minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

5

Stir in cooked rice, black beans, corn, and shredded chicken; mix well.

6

Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.

7

Top with shredded cheddar cheese evenly.

8

Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.

9

Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.

10

Let cool slightly before serving.

11

Garnish with sour cream and cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

milksoy

Other Takes on Chicken

(24 videos)

Similar American Videos

(20 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(21 videos)