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    Home » Roundups

    27 Freezer Meals And Meal Prep Ideas

    Published: Sep 18, 2025 by Rachel Escolafogg

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    Freezer meals are a lifesaver for busy days. With a little planning you can easily make many meals to stock your freezer. When you need a quick meal just pop it in the fridge to defrost overnight and it can be reheated in minutes. Whether you need a speedy breakfast or an easy dinner we have a great collection of freezer meals. Choose from smoothies, breakfast burritos or even freezer lasagna. Not only will freezer meals save you time and energy, you are in control of the ingredients, so you can make them healthy and budget-friendly. Win-win!

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    Slow Cooker Carne Asada

    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

    Make this delicious slow cooker carne asada for a easy Taco Tuesday night. It makes plenty and you can freeze the leftovers for dinner the next week!

    Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Carne Asada

    Healthy Curry Pumpkin Soup with Chicken

    Photo Credit: Haute And Healthy Living

    If you have leftover chicken it's time to sassy it up with this legendary one-pot, easy-to-make recipe. It is also freezer-friendly so you can make it and store it away for when you need it most. This pumpkin soup is delicious, with shredded chicken, cilantro, and coconut milk flavor.

    Get the recipe: Hearty Curry Pumpkin Soup with Chicken

    Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

    Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken
    Photo Credit: Strength And Sunshine

    This BBQ Chicken recipe uses just 2 ingredients and your slow cooker for a delicious dump-and-go meal. Chicken breasts and your favorite BBQ sauce create a flavorful meal. Plus, it's freezer-friendly for easy meal prep!

    Get the recipe: Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

    Slow Cooker Braised Steak And Onions

    Photo Credit: Cinnamon And Kale

    This braised steak recipe is made in a slow cooker with onions and a thick gravy. It is easy to make and a great freezer meal too.

    Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Braised Steak And Onions

    Shredded Beef Enchiladas

    Photo Credit: Garlic And Zest

    This 4-ingredient recipe is a fast way to whip a delicious dinner with Mexican flavors. These enchiladas are cheesy, meaty, and saucy - a very comforting meal.

    Get the recipe: Shredded Beef Enchiladas.

    Panko Baked Chicken Nuggets (Healthier + Freezer Friendly!)

    Photo Credit: Lauren Fit Foodie

    These easy panko crusted chicken nuggets will quickly become a family favorite. They bake up juicy, tender and the coating is perfectly crisp!

    Get the recipe: Panko Baked Chicken Nuggets (Healthier + Freezer Friendly!)

    Slow Cooker Orange Chicken Drumsticks

    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

    These saucy tender drumsticks are an easy dinner for the whole family. The recipe adds some Asian flavors with a sweet and spicy glaze with hints of ginger, orange marmalade, and red pepper flakes.

    Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Orange Chicken Drumsticks.

    Freezer Friendly Breakfast Burritos

    Phot Credit: Blue's Best Life

    Make these freezer-friendly breakfast burritos for perfect meal prep. Packed with fluffy eggs, melty cheese, and savory seasoned potatoes, they're bursting with flavor and reheat beautifully. Just one bite and you'll be craving more!

    Get the recipe: Freezer Friendly Breakfast Burritos

    Freezer Lasagna

    Photo Credit: I Heart Eating

    Make your own homemade freezer lasagna with this delicious recipe! This recipe makes perfect freezer meals and can easily be doubled or tripled.

    Get the recipe: Freezer Lasagna

    Healthy Vegetable Soup

    Photo Credit: Wholesome Yum

    This healthy soup recipe is loaded with veggies and lots of flavor. This easy dinner takes only 30 minutes to make!

    Get the recipe: Healthy Vegetable Soup

    Slow Cooker Country Style Barbecue Ribs with Bell Peppers and Onions

    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

    In a slow cooker, you are guaranteed to make moist and melting in your mouth ribs. This easy country-style dinner recipe will become one of your staples, because who doesn't love a hearty meal?

    Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Country Style Barbecue Ribs with Bell Peppers and Onions.

    Freezer Meatballs

    Photo Credit: Fit Mama Real Food

    Homemade freezer meatballs are perfect for batch prep and bring-out on busy weeknights. You can double or triple the recipe and make a lot of veggie-loaded meatballs at once. Then, simply cook from frozen for healthy, delicious, and homemade meatballs! 

    Get the recipe: Freezer Meatballs

    Stuffed Pepper Soup (Freezer Friendly)

    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud

    This hearty One-Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup is easy, healthy, and scrumptious. It’s the perfect busy weeknight meal. On its own, it’s Whole30 and Paleo-compliant. This soup is great for meal prep, too!

    Get the recipe: Stuffed Pepper Soup

    Smoothie Freezer Packs – DIY Meal Prep

    Photo Credit: XOXO Bella

    To save some precious time during the week, prep these smoothie packs ahead. Add your favorite fruit, berries, and veggies, and make healthy nutritious smoothie bowls whenever you want!

    Get the recipe: Smoothie Freezer Packs – DIY Meal Prep.

    Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

    Photo Credit: Wholesome Yum

    This comfort food recipe is made with tender beef and rice that is rolled in cabbage leaves and cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce. These can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    Get the recipe: Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

    Chicken Marinades

    Photo Credit: Get Inspired Everyday

    These Best Chicken Marinades come in 10 different flavors and are perfect year round for quick and easy dinners!

    Get the recipe: Chicken Marinades

    Cheesy Rigatoni al Forno with Sausage

    Photo Credit: Get On My Plate

    This Cheesy Rigatoni al Forno recipe is baked in a simple, delicious sauce and three cheeses! The flavors are very similar to lasagna, but it’s SO much quicker and easier to make and it all comes together in one pan.

    Get the recipe: Cheesy Rigatoni al Forno with Sausage

    Freezer-Friendly Croissant Breakfast Sandwich

    Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon

    The best Breakfast Sandwich Recipe! Made with egg, cheese, and ham piled between a soft butter croissant, these warm and delicious breakfast sandwiches are freezer-friendly and perfect for a quick and easy breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

    Get the recipe: Freezer-Friendly Croissant Breakfast Sandwich

    Mexican Spaghetti

    Photo Credit: Get On My Plate

    This Mexican Spaghetti Recipe (AKA: Taco Spaghetti) is a great way to spice up your taco night! It has all the flavors of both tacos and spaghetti combined in this perfectly easy weeknight dinner that’s ready in less than 30 minutes!

    Get the recipe: Mexican Spaghetti

    Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Beef

    Photo Credit: I Heart Eating

    Slow cooker salsa verde beef is an easy, 5-ingredient crock pot recipe that makes tender beef that’s so full of flavor! This recipe also makes a quick crock pot freezer meal.

    Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Beef

    Instant Pot French Onion Pot Roast

    Photo Credit: Eating In An Instant

    Instant Pot French Onion Pot Roast recipe makes tender pot roast with minimal prep. This easy recipe takes the flavors of French onion soup and combines them with the heartiness of pot roast!

    Get the recipe: Instant Pot French Onion Pot Roast

    Instant Pot Taco Soup

    Photo Credit: Eating In An Instant

    Instant Pot taco soup is a hearty soup that's made with pantry-staple ingredients. This quick soup takes less than 30 minutes to make!

    Get the recipe: Instant Pot Taco Soup

    Instant Pot Salsa Chicken

    The perfect dinner for weeknights, this Instant Pot Salsa Chicken is family-friendly and versatile. It’s made with just 3 ingredients and the Instant Pot does all the work.

    Get the recipe: Instant Pot Salsa Chicken

    Chicken Meatloaf

    Photo Credit: Little Sunny Kitchen

    Ground Chicken Meatloaf is an old-fashioned classic with a light and healthy twist! Your whole family will love this moist and flavorful glazed meatloaf, and it’s truly simple to make.

    Get the recipe: Chicken Meatloaf

    Chicken Tinga Tacos

    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud

    Chicken Tinga Tacos are tender, saucy, and teeming with flavors the whole family will love. You’ll have these chicken tinga tacos on the table in just 30 minutes!

    Get the recipe: Chicken Tinga Tacos

    Slow Cooker Beef Stew

    Photo Credit: Homemade Hooplah

    With a hearty and flavorful mix of beef chuck roast simmered with diced vegetables in a thick gravy, this beef stew makes for an ideal warm and comforting meal.

    Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Stew

    Chicken and Vegetable Nuggets

    Photo Credit: Fit Mama Real Food

    Veggie chicken nuggets are delicious and a great way to sneak in extra veggies! Made for dipping in your favorite dipping sauce, these gluten free and protein packed homemade chicken nuggets are made with 8 simple ingredients and will be loved by the whole family!

    Get the recipe: Chicken and Vegetable Nuggets

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