Endless Bliss | Happy Lifestyle Blog: Make 6 Freezer Meals in 60 Minutes (or Less).
Oct282014

Make 6 Freezer Meals in 60 Minutes (or Less).



Warning: You may become obsessed with freezer meals after trying these recipes.

I know I'm not alone when I say that cooking every night can easily become a hassle. This is why I was attracted to the idea of freezer meals. It's so easy because you just take an hour one day to mix and prepare all your meals for the week (or longer) and then go on your merry way. 

The freezer meals I'm sharing today are all ones that I found on Pinterest and slightly adapted for my own tastes or reduced to feed just two people. They're also all recipes for slow cooking in a crock pot all day, but you can always just defrost them and cook them in the oven for a reduced amount of time as well. 

General Steps:
1. Gather all of your ingredients

2. Label your freezer bags with what the recipe is and how long to cook it in the crock pot

3. Mix ingredients in the freezer bag

4. Place freezer bag in the freezer

Recipes:
These five recipes will make six freezer meals. (Note that I made two of the pork chops freezer meal, but the ingredients listed are just for one meal). For your convenience, I've compiled the ingredients into a shopping list! I would recommend putting it in the refrigerator the night before to thaw so that it'll be ready in the morning to just throw into the crock pot.

GARLIC RANCH CHICKEN
- 3-4 pieces of chicken (thighs or breasts)
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 2 packets ranch mix
- 3 cloves minced garlic
Cook on high for 3 hours.
(Note: This recipe is a bit salty, but I like salt, so I love it. If you're not big on salt, reduce the amount of ranch mix seasoning or add some milk before cooking.)

TERIYAKI CHICKEN
- 3-4 pieces of chicken (thighs or breasts)
- 1 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 cup water
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic
Cook on low for 4-6 hours.

SWEET BBQ CHICKEN
- 4-6 pieces of chicken (thighs or breasts)
- 12 oz. BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
Cook on low for 4-6 hours.

CREAMY RANCH PORK CHOPS
(I made two freezer meals out of all the pork chops I bought)
- 4-6 thick-sliced pork chops
- 2 cans cream of mushroom soup
- 2 packets ranch mix
- 1 cup milk (don't put in freezer bag)
Cook on high 3-4 hours after adding 1 cup of milk to the mix.

LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN
- 4-6 pieces of chicken (thighs or breasts)
- Fresh lemon juice from 1 lemon (about 3 tbsp. - I just bought lemon juice, but it's up to you!)
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. salt
Cook on low for 3-6 hours.

I'm seriously obsessed with freezer meals now. They're convenient, and the meat is always so tender and juicy. Not to mention, when I come home from work, the first thing I smell is the delicious aroma of an amazing meal that I didn't even have to slave over.

Have you ever tried freezer meals? What are some of your favorite freezer meal recipes? 

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