30+ Best Chicken Freezer Meals on the Internet
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This list of the very best chicken freezer meals includes sandwiches, bowls, wraps, marinades, and more. Each recipe includes our well-tested method for freezing the meal for later, too.
Our readers’ favorites from this list include the Southwest Chicken & Bacon Wraps and the Chicken Parmesan Casserole. I’d honestly make any of these any time for my own family; they are all delicious!!
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30+ Chicken Freezer Meals
Using our freezer meal expertise, we have rounded up the best of the best chicken freezer meals for you. We hope this is helpful and a post you come back to over and over again!
7 Best Chicken Marinades
One of the best places to start is with our Top 7 Chicken Marinades. These wildly popular chicken freezer meal recipes cover a range of flavors. We even have a printable cheatsheet so you never run out of chicken marinade inspiration!
Homemade Chicken Nuggets
Satisfy your fast food cravings at home with these healthier, homemade chicken nuggets. Only a few recognizable ingredients are needed. Kids and adults love this recipe!
Chicken and Steak Fajitas
These chicken and steak fajitas make a great go-to weeknight dinner that tastes like restaurant quality. They’re quick to assemble, easily customized to your taste preferences, and a meal that all ages enjoy.
Honey Bourbon Chicken
A little sweet and a little spicy, this EASY Honey Bourbon Chicken recipe is BIG on flavor and takes just minutes. You can make it in the Crockpot or the Instant Pot!
On-the-Go Chicken Burritos
These simple, individual chicken burritos are filling, healthy, and satisfying. Be sure to double the batch and freeze some for later using our instructions.
Crispy Chicken Cutlets with Lemon Butter Sauce
This elegant recipe might be my favorite way to eat chicken breasts. The vibrant, silky Lemon Butter Sauce gets drizzled over the top of the crispy cutlets along with fresh chopped parsley for an absolutely divine meal.
Crockpot BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
Sticky, sweet, and just a little spicy, these Chicken Drumsticks are economical, kid-friendly, and tasty. The secret to making these crispy is giving them a few minutes under the broiler at the end. The key to delicious drumsticks is how long you cook chicken in the slow cooker. Most people are overcooking it! You can also make these BBQ Drumsticks in the Instant Pot!
Chicken Parmesan Casserole
Chicken Parmesan Casserole is a family-favorite freezer meal that is super easy to make. This real food, healthy dinner recipe is a staple in our home.
BBQ Chicken Sliders
With 3 simple steps, you’ll have finger-licking good chicken sliders. The perfectly seasoned, shredded chicken breasts are served on mini buns and topped with BBQ Sauce to make an easy weeknight meal or a scrumptious meal for groups of people. Or try our Chicken Parmesan Sliders!
Italian Baked Chicken Thighs (or Air Fryer Chicken Thighs)
The most amazing, flavorful, oven-baked chicken thighs you’ll find! With just a handful of simple seasonings, these chicken thighs turn out crispy on the outside and amazingly tender and juicy on the inside.
Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole
This chicken and rice casserole is healthier than most–filled with veggies, brown rice, and chicken–but still creamy, cheesy, and comforting!
Baked Parmesan Chicken Tenders or Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
These new-and-improved baked Parmesan Chicken Tenders produce a crispy, yet healthy version that rivals any deep-fried tender. A delicious chicken tender recipe that cooks straight from frozen!
Gourmet Chicken Sandwiches
A flavor-packed marinade and the best toppings make this the Ultimate Grilled Chicken Sandwich recipe. After marinating for a few hours, your chicken breasts will pick up loads of flavor. Serve it on a toasted bun with your favorite toppings for a quick weeknight dinner.
Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
Soon to be a family favorite! These easy, freezer-friendly enchiladas include lean chicken, hearty black beans, aromatic Tex-Mex spices and veggies, and gooey cheddar cheese, all wrapped in soft tortillas and smothered in a rich, flavorful red enchilada sauce.
Chicken Chimichangas
Chicken chimichangas made in the slow cooker? Why yes! It’s possible! We’ve tweaked the classic deep-fried Tex-Mex favorite, making it quite a bit simpler (and a little less fried). You’ll be wowed by this crowd-pleaser meal!
Chicken Burrito Bowls
Chicken Burrito Bowls are a healthy and filling dinner idea for everyone! Delicious marinated grilled chicken is served over brown rice with your favorite southwest toppings. They can easily be meal prepped for the week or turned into an easy freezer meal.
Chicken and Cheese Taquitos or Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos
Slow cooker chicken and cheese taquitos (which can also be made in the Instant Pot) is a delicious meal that the whole family will love! Be sure to make a double batch for the freezer. Then, pull out however many you want and throw them directly in the oven for a quick weeknight dinner.
Quick Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
This easy and fast Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup made with lean chicken and whole wheat egg noodles is flavorful, healthy, and oh-so comforting! Your home will smell amazing after making a pot of this, too. Or try Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup.
Southwest Grilled Chicken Tenders
This southwest chicken recipe is sure to please all the eaters in your house. It’s easy, healthy, freezer-friendly, and full of flavor but not spicy. You can bake it or–even better–grill it!
Mini Chicken Burgers or Air Fryer Chicken Burgers
This chicken burger recipe is a kid and adult fave! Make ahead the patties and freeze a batch for later or make them tonight for a delicious and healthy dinner. A similar meal you might like is our Turkey Burger Sliders.
Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings
Chicken and Dumplings in the crock pot? Yes! It can be done! This classic comfort food will fill your home with delicious smells as it simmers for hours in the slow cooker.
Honey Dijon Grilled Chicken Sandwiches
In this flavorful Honey Dijon Chicken Sandwich, the sweetness of honey is balanced with the zip of Dijon mustard in the marinade and sauce. Serve on a pretzel bun with Swiss and bacon for a stellar sandwich!
Southwest Chicken & Bacon Wraps
Marinated chicken, crispy bacon, and a creamy Southwest ranch sauce all wrapped up in a warm tortilla make for a delicious Southwest Chicken Wrap. These grilled chicken wraps are a great meal for groups of people or to make ahead and freeze.
Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie
Our Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie recipe with a secret “flavor bomb” ingredient is creamy, dreamy, and super easy to make. Plus, it’s healthier than most versions and freezer-friendly, too. My family will eat the chicken and veggie filling with or without the homemade biscuits on top–it’s that good.
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Inspired by P.F. Chang’s recipe, these Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a hit with all ages! Easy to make, filled with good-for-you ingredients, and easy to freeze.
Chicken Taco Soup
This delicious soup is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, but it freezes beautifully either before cooking or after cooking. Packed with fresh flavor, the veggies give it that fiesta vibe that everyone will love. Take this big-batch soup along to tailgate parties or freeze in small portions for future healthy lunches.
Chicken Meatballs with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
These healthy meatballs come together fast and are filled with bright, fresh flavors like lemon, chives, parsley, and garlic. They’re an absolute treat when paired with the Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce! Perfect for a light meal or appetizer.
Crockpot Mexican Chicken or Instant Pot Mexican Chicken
This creamy, comforting Mexican-inspired Chicken dish makes for a delicious, healthy, and EASY meal. Serve over brown rice with your favorite Mexican toppings. Freezer meal instructions included, so you can double the batch and have another later.
Baked Chicken Spaghetti
Chicken spaghetti is an easy, cheesy, make-it-again-soon-please, casserole that your whole family will love. To make it a freezer meal, cover the uncooked casserole with a few layers of plastic wrap and foil. Squeeze out any excess air and freeze.
Chicken and Stuffing Casserole
You can use up leftover cooked chicken in this comforting, cheesy Chicken and Stuffing Casserole.
FAQs About Freezing Chicken
Before we jump into the recipes, we wanted to pass on a few helpful tips.
As tongue and cheek, “freezer cooking evangelists”, we are constantly sharing about the amazing benefits of freezer cooking to anyone who will listen. Here are a few reasons you might be here!
1) Freezer cooking saves money by buying in bulk and avoiding eating out.
2) Having a freezer meal cuts down on time in the kitchen by prepping meals with the same ingredients at one time. Browning ground beef? Chopping veggies? Making soup? Why not double or triple it and then utilize the freezer? You save time on prep and cleanup.
3) Freezer cooking helps you eat wholesome, delicious meals at home regularly.
4) Having a stash of freezer meals reduces dinnertime stress while bringing your family together around the table. This is what freezer cooking is really all about!
The best way to store and save a freezer meal really depends on the recipe. The key, though, lies in preventing air from getting to the food. If you want more detail on how to properly freeze food, we have written a whole post about the 5 Best Ways to Package and Store Freezer Meals. All of the recipes below also give detailed freezing instructions.
Great question! There are 3 Safe Ways to Thaw Chicken that we recommend. Hint: One of them doesn’t involve the counter!
More Easy Freezer Meals
Be sure to check out our 70+ Best Freezer Meals. We have all kinds of recipes organized by category. You’ll never have to hunt the internet for freezer meals again!
Stock up on chicken the next time it goes on sale and prep several of these chicken freezer meals for a delicious meal later!
Such a great collection! Can’t wait to try ALL of these.