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Freezer Meals

A collection of versatile and nutritious meals that can be prepared in advance and stored in the freezer for quick and easy dinners.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Vegetable Casserole
  • 2 lbs chicken breast diced
  • 3 cups mixed vegetables frozen or fresh
  • 1 cup cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or mozzarella
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Beef and Bean Chili
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method
 

Chicken and Vegetable Casserole
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine diced chicken, mixed vegetables, cream of chicken soup, shredded cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread evenly.
  4. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  5. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the top is golden.
  6. Let cool, then portion into freezer bags and freeze.
Beef and Bean Chili
  1. In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked.
  2. Add chopped onion and cook until softened.
  3. Stir in black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  4. Simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Let cool, then portion into freezer bags and freeze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

These meals can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw in the refrigerator overnight and bake or heat on the stove until warmed through.

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