Friday, June 2, 2017

Crockpot Freezer Meals

Ok so here are my favorite make-ahead super easy crockpot freezer meals! With all of them you just put all the ingredients in a gallon ziplock bag and then label it with the date and what it is. They can stay frozen for up to 3 months before you make them. Most of the recipes say to take it out and thaw it in the fridge the night before you cook it but I almost never do. I just pop it into the crockpot frozen and it turns out fine! (Unless the ingredients have frozen into a brick that is too big to fit in the crockpot! This has happened to me haha)

Crockpot Hamburger Vegetable Soup
  • 4 carrots, peeled and sliced (about 1.5 cups or 1/2 pound)
  • 2 small potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks (about 8oz or 1.5 cups)
  • 1 small onion, diced (about one cup)
  • 28oz can of diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasonings
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 teaspoons beef bullion granules
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 4 cups of water (not needed until day of cooking)
Crockpot Ham and Potato Soup
  • 4 carrots, peeled and diced (about 1.5 cups or 1/2 pound)
  • 2 small potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks (about 8oz or 1.5 cups)
  • 2 ribs celery, diced (about 2/3 cup)
  • 1 small onion, diced (about one cup)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced (one teaspoon)
  • 1/2 cup uncooked medium barley (not quick cooking)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  •  1/8 teaspoon ground thyme
  • 4 teaspoons chicken bullion granules
  • 8 oz bone-in ham steak, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (about 1 cup diced)
  • 6oz evaporated milk 
  • 4 cups of water (not needed until day of cooking)
Slow Cooker Chicken Curry
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces 
  • 1, 6oz can of tomato paste 
  •  1, 13.5oz can of coconut milk 
  • 1 small onion, chopped (about one cup) 
  • 2 cups of frozen peas (Add day of, 10-20 min before serving otherwise they'll be mushy)
  • 1, 14.5oz can of tomato sauce (about 1 3/4 cup) 
  • 2 large cloves of garlic, minced 
  • 3 tablespoons honey 
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder 
  • 1 teaspoon salt 
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
These below are my favorite crockpot recipes that I have never tried freezing but I am sure you could prep them before hand and then freeze them! Or even if you don't they are all pretty easy to just make day of. I make one of these every Sunday and like them all! They're great!

Crockpot Baked Potato Soup
  • 10 red potatoes, cubed (I make it with plain old Russet potatoes and its still delicious)
  • 3 TB flour
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 2 tsp. garlic
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube
  • 1 packet of ranch dressing mix
  • 2 tsp. dried parsley
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. pepper
  • 3 cups water (Add day of, when you put the frozen ingredients in the crockpot)
  • 1 cup half n half (Don't Freeze! Add about 10-20 min before serving)
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (Don't Freeze! Add about 10-20 min before serving)
I like to make bacon and put it on top. It's delicious :)

Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole
  • 1 1/2 lb Chicken breasts, boneless skinless raw
  • 1 3.8 ounce can Black olives
  • 10 Corn tortillas (cut into strips- Add after the chicken has cooked)
  • 3 cups Cheddar cheese, grated (Don't freeze! Add 10-20 min before serving)
  • 1 28 ounce can Red Enchilada sauce
Slow Cooker Chicken and Corn Chowder
  • 1 lb Chicken thighs, boneless skinless
  • 3 Carrots- diced
  • 2 stalks Celery- diced
  • 4 cups Chicken broth 
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp Chives, fresh
  • 2 cups Corn, canned or roasted frozen kernels
  • 1 Onion- diced
  • 1/2 tsp Oregano, dried
  • 12 oz Red potato- cut into cubes
  • 1/2 tsp Thyme, dried
  • 1 Pinch Cayenne pepper
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1 Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Butter, unsalted
  • 1/2 cup Half and half (Don't freeze! Add 10-20 min before serving)
I also like to add bacon to the top of this recipe after it has cooked!

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
  • 1 lb Chicken breast
  • 1 15oz can Corn, sweet whole kernels
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 3/4 cup Green bell pepper- diced
  • 3/4 cup Onion- diced
  • 1 Serrano pepper- diced
  • 1 15oz can Tomatoes
  • 5 cup Chicken stock- (Don't freeze- Add with frozen ingredients day of)
  • 1/4 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Pepper, ground
  • 1 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1  cup of shredded Monterey jack cheese (Don't freeze- Add as topping just before serving)
  • Tortilla chips to crush on top when done

Slow Cooker Butter Chicken
  • 1 1/2 lbs Chicken
  • 2 tbsp Cilantro
  • 3 Garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp Ginger
  • 1/2 cup diced Red onion
  • 2 Tomatoes- diced
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp Garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 3 tbsp Butter, Unsalted
  • 2 tbsp Half and half (Don't freeze! Add 10-20 min before serving)
  • 1/3 cup Yogurt (Don't freeze! Add 10-20 min before serving)

Slow Cooker Parmesan Chicken and Orzo
  • 4 Chicken breasts, boneless skinless
  • 2 tsp Garlic
  • 1 cup Mushrooms, sliced 
  • 1 White or yellow onion, medium, diced
  • 3 cups Chicken broth, low sodium- (Don't freeze! Add to frozen ingredients day of)
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 3 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups Orzo pasta- (Don't freeze! Cook separately day of and mix in once chicken and mushrooms are cooked)
Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Chicken
  • 2 lbs Chicken breast, skinless boneless halves
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Lemon, zest of
  • 3 tbsp Onion
  • 1 tsp Oregano, dried
  • 1 tsp Parsley, fresh
  • 1 (15 oz) can Chicken broth - (Don't freeze! Add to frozen ingredients day of)
  • 6 tbsp Lemon juice, fresh- (Don't freeze! Add to frozen ingredients day of)
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper, ground
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 (8 oz) package Cream cheese- (Don't freeze! Add 10-20 min before serving)

Garlic Butter Chicken and Pasta
  • 1 1/2 lb Chicken breasts, boneless skinless
  • 1 tsp Basil, dried
  • 3 cups Carrots- diced
  • 1 tbsp Garlic
  • 1 cup Peas, frozen- (Add day of, 10-20 min before serving otherwise they'll be mushy)
  • 1 tsp Thyme, dried
  • 1/2 cup White onions- diced
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Sea salt
  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 1 Parmesan cheese
  • 1 lb Rotini pasta- (Don't freeze! Cook separately day of and mix in once other ingredients are cooked)
Slow Cooker Chicken Parm Casserole
  • 2 Chicken breasts, boneless skinless
  • 1 tbsp Basil, dried
  • 1 tsp Garlic
  • 1 can Tomato Sauce (large)
  • 12 oz Pasta - (Don't freeze! Cook separately day of and mix in once other ingredients are cooked)
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 2 cup Mozzarella cheese (Don't freeze! Add 10-20 min before serving)
  • 1/4 cup Water -(Don't freeze! Add to frozen ingredients day of)
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil- (Don't freeze, use to brown breadcrumbs to sprinkle on top day of)
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs (Don't freeze, brown and sprinkle on top day of)
Crock Pot Hawaiian Chicken
  • 4 Chicken breasts, boneless skinless
  • 1 can Pineapple
  • 1 bottle Barbeque sauce (probably don't freeze this, just add it day of)
I usually serve this over rice cooked day of. 

Slow Cooker Italian Chicken 
  • 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 16 Ounce Bottle of Italian Dressing (probably don't freeze this, just add it day of, I don't use the whole bottle, maybe half-ish)
  • 1/2 Cup of Parmesan Cheese
  • 1-2 tsp Italian Seasoning 
  • 4-6 Potatoes scrubbed cut in half or wedges (you can peel if desired)
  • 1/2 bag of mini carrots- or diced regular carrots

And if you want even MORE variety you can always check out this link: Freezer Meal Prep Sessions  which has links to 17 more recipes! I haven't tried most of these so I can't say whether or not they are any good :P


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