1 hours, 10 frozen meals!

Chicken Noodle Soup

Freeze in bag:

3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast

4 carrots, diced

3 celery stalks, diced

1 onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tsp parsley

1/2 tsp dried basil

1 bay leaf

salt and pepper to taste

Other ingredients:

5 cups chicken broth

1 cup (4 oz.) uncooked egg noodles

Add ingredients from freezer bag and pour in chicken broth plus 5 cups of water. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours. Shred chicken and add noodles. Continue cooking until noodles soften (about 15-30 minutes).

Honey Glazed Chicken

Freeze in bag:

3 lbs chicken thighs

1 tsp red pepper flakes

1 tsp chili powder

3 tsp garlic powder

2 tsp paprika

2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1/2 cup honey

salt and pepper to taste

Rub dry ingredients into thighs before freezing in freezer bag. Cook on low for 8 hours.

Beef Brisket

Freeze in bag:

3 lbs beef brisket

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp paprika

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

1/4 tsp celery seed

1/8 tsp black pepper

1 tsp salt

1.5 cup BBQ sauce

Rub dry spices onto brisket before placing brisket in freezer bag. Cook on low for 8 hours and make sure to cut across the grain. Serve with remaining cooked sauce.

Cheesy Broccoli Soup

Freeze in bag:

2 onions, chopped

3 cans of cheddar cheese soup

3 cans evaporated milk

1 tsp garlic powder

1.5 tsp pepperOther ingredients:

3 bags (40 oz) of frozen broccoli florets

shredded cheddar cheese

Mix together contents of freezer bag with frozen broccoli. Cook on low for 6 hours. Top with shredded cheddar cheese before serving.

Chicken Cacciatore

Freeze in bag:

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast

1 jar spaghetti sauce

1 zucchini, chopped

1 bell pepper, chopped

1 onion choppedOther ingredients:

noodles, rice, or pasta

Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Serve over your choice of noodles, rice, or pasta.

Chicken, Beans and Rice

Freeze in bag:

1/2 lbs  skinless boneless chicken breast

1 can black beans, drained

1 can pinto beans, drained

1 can corn, drained

1 can diced tomato

1 8oz can of tomato sauce

1 cup uncooked brown or wild rice

1 cup chicken broth (or water)

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

salt and pepper to taste

Cook on low for 8 hours. During the last 30 minutes of cooking, shred chicken.

Enchilada Chili

Freeze in bag:

1 lbs ground beef, browned

1/2 cup brown rice

1 can black beans, drained

1 cup corn, drained

1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies

1/2 cup salsa

1 tsp minced garlic

1 onion, chopped

1 bell pepper, chopped

1 jalapeno, chopped (optional)

1 can (19 oz) enchilada sauce

1 tbsp chili powder

1 tsp cuminOther ingredients:

2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

1/3 cup cilantro, chopped

Mix ingredients from freezer bag with 3/4 cup of water and stir. Cook on low for 7 hours. Stir in cheese and cilantro before serving.

Beef Stroganoff

Freeze in bag:

2 lbs ground beef, browned

2 onions, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1/2 cup sour cream

1 package onion soup mix

3 cups sliced mushrooms

2 cans (10.5 oz each) condensed cream of mushroom soup

Other ingredients

12 oz of egg noodles

Cook ingredients from freezer bag on low for 6 hours. Serve over cooked egg noodles. Egg noodles can be cooked in slow cooker with 1/2 cup of water until they are soft.

Taco Soup

Freeze in bag:

1.5 lbs ground beef, browned

1 onion, diced

2 cans red kidney beans or black beans

1 can corn, drained

1 can tomato sauce

1 jar (14 oz) salsa

3/4 cup water

2 tsp taco seasoning

Cook on low for 4 hours.

Shepherd’s Pie

Freeze in bag:

2lbs ground beef, browned

1 onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, chopped

1 can diced tomatoes

2 carrots, chopped

1 package (10 oz) frozen peas

2 tsp dried oregano

salt and pepper to taste

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