Meat, Bean and Cheese Green Burritos (freezer)

Heat in skillet: 

Fat Free Refried Beans (can)

Diced green chilis (can)

Browned ground meat (chicken, beef, or turkey)

Add taco seasoning

Cheese or cheese sauce

Roll burritos and freeze extras

Thai Peanut Chicken (freezer)

2-4 chicken breast

1 bell pepper, chopped

1 medium onion, diced

¼ c coconut milk

2 Tbsp soy sauce

2½ tsp yellow curry powder

1 Tbsp fish sauce

1½ tsp turmeric

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 Tbsp fresh ginger or ¼ tsp ground ginger

1 Tbsp brown sugar

Bake in small casserole dish 425° for 20-25 minutes

Easy freezer meal

Chicken and Wild Rice (Freezer/Slow Cooker)

 

Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb chicken breast
• 3 large carrots
• 2 ribs celery
• 1 yellow onion
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 cup wild rice (not instant wild rice)
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1/2 tbsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

DIRECTIONS

1. Write the name of the recipe and directions on a gallon-sized freezer bag. Add all of the ingredients to the bag except for the chicken broth and cheese.
2. When ready to cook, let thaw, then add all the ingredients to the slow cooker. along with the chicken broth.
3. Cook on HIGH for 2 1/2 hours, checking every half hour. Do not cook on LOW or the rice will get mushy.
4. After the rice is cooked, stir in the cheese. Let the cheese melt and serve. Enjoy!

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKuevDf9q9M&list=PL11y8vdHS6nR4EPK7o9aNLmOFZdJnk32j

Chicken marinade Freezer 2

 1 pound Chicken Breast into freezer bag

marinade for 1 - 24 hours or put in freezer for later.

Bake: 425° for 15-25 minutes

OR

Dump into a hot skillet and cook about 5 minutes each side.

Italian

3 Tbs pesto

1 medium zucchini, cut into pieces

3 scallions, diced

Spanish

1 red bell pepper, cut into strips

1/3 c green olives

1 Tbs tomato paste

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 t Everything but the Bagel seasoning

Salt and Pepper

Greek

2 Tbs Greek yogurt

1 Tbs olive oil

zest of half an orange plus juice

3 garlic cloves, minced

Salt and pepper

French

1 large shallot, diced (or finely chop ¼ onion)

1 Tbs Dijon mustard

1 Tbs honey

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 Tbs ginger

1 Tbs olive oil

Creamy Italian Chicken (slow cooker)

2-4 boneless chicken breasts

1 pkg Italian dressing (dry)*

1 can cream of chicken soup

4 oz (half block) cream cheese

Set up in a freezer bag (or start fresh)

Put all ingredients in a slow cooker.

Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours.

Serve over pasta

I used rigatoni and it was great!

*If you make a double batch, only use 50% more of the Italian dressing.

Recipe for Italian dressing available on the site.

Fish Stew

3 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, diced

1 can tomato paste

1 can chicken broth

1 jalepeno, cut in half

3 cloves minced garlic (1½ t jar garlic)

1 ½ pounds mixed fish, I used a piece of halibut, a can of clams and a bag of small frozen shrimp.

pinch of oregano

pinch of thyme

¼ t pepper

¼ t salt

½ t sriracha (or any chili sauce)

In a large pan saute onion in olive oil for at least 5 minutes, add garlic, stir for 2 minutes.

Add tomatoes and tomato paste and jalapeno, stir.

Add seasonings, stir.

Add chicken broth, let simmer for about 5 minutes.

Add in fish, cook until fish is cooked through, about 15 minutes.

This can be frozen and enjoyed later - just reheat in a pan.

Ranch Pork Chops (slow cooker)

Dump into freezer bag* or slow cooker 

4-6 pork chops

1 can cream of chicken (or celery or mushroom)

¼ tsp garlic powder

¼ tsp onion powder

pinch each of salt and pepper

*2 cups of water

1-2 chicken bouillon cube

2 Tbs ranch dressing (dry)

4-6 potatoes, diced

4 carrots, diced

Low 8 hours or high 6 hours

*do not add to freezer bag wait until adding to slow cooker

Chicken Marinade

To one pound of chicken add:

Jerk 
1 tsp. thyme
½ tsp allspice
1 ½ Tbsp brown sugar
½ tsp sea salt
½ tsp pepper
1 ½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp cayenne
2 Tbsp lime juice
2 Tbsp olive oil

Honey Garlic
4 cloves of garlic, minced

½ c honey

4 Tbsp soy sauce

4 Tbsp olive oil

Honey Mustard
¼ c honey 
1/3 c stone ground mustard
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp sea salt
½ tsp pepper
2 tsp apple cider vinegar
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp cayenne
1 Tbsp olive oil

Fajita
1/3 c lime juice 
¼ c pineapple juice
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 clove of garlic, minced
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp sea salt
¼ c cilantro, chopped
2 Tbsp olive oil

Cook in skillet over med/high heat for 5 minutes per side or until chicken is done.

Meal prep and freeze. Thaw before cooking.

Honey Sesame Chicken (freezer/slow cooker)

1 pound chicken thighs or breasts
3 Tbsp Olive oil
1 Cup honey
½ Cup soy sauce (or aminos)
1 Tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
optional: sesame seeds, green onions for topping on plate

Add all to slow cooker
High 4 hours OR
Low 8 hours

Makes a great freezer meal

Honey Garlic Chicken

4-10 bone in chicken thighs
Red potatoes, diced - as many as you like
16 oz fresh or 1 can green beans **
1 Cup carrots, diced (or baby)
Mix together:
½ C honey
½ C soy sauce
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp garlic powder
1 pinch of black pepper

Place all except green beans** in slow cooker.
Low 6-8 hours or High 3-4 hours.
Add green beans and cook 30 minutes more.

Brown Sugar Dijon Chicken

4 boneless chicken breasts
½ C dijon mustard
¼ C brown sugar (or maple syrup)
1 T rice wine vinegar

Place all in slow cooker on low 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours