Teriyaki chicken thighs on a grey plate garnished with sliced green onion.

Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

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This Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Thigh recipe is easy, tasty, freezer-friendly, and made in the crock pot. Shred up those tender chicken thighs and serve it over rice for a delicious, filling dinner.…

BBQ Chicken Sliders

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With 3 simple steps, you'll have finger-licking good Crockpot BBQ Chicken Sliders. The perfectly seasoned, shredded chicken breasts are served on mini buns and topped with BBQ Sauce to make an easy weeknight…
chicken breasts in freezer bag with balsamic marinade

Balsamic Herb Chicken Marinade

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Fresh herbs and pantry staples combine to create this complex Balsamic Chicken Marinade. Grill or bake the chicken, then enjoy on its own or atop a salad. Ingredients in Balsamic Chicken Marinade Marinating…
chicken breasts in marinade in a gallon sized freezer bag

Asian Sesame Chicken Marinade

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With just a few key Asian-inspired ingredients, you can create an easy, asian chicken marinade for your favorite cut of chicken. After cooking the chicken, serve it in wraps, on salads, or over rice.…

Chicken Taco Soup

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This delicious, Slow Cooker Chicken Taco 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…

Chicken Parmesan Casserole

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Chicken Parmesan Casserole is by far one of the most popular recipes on Thriving Home. It is super easy to make, can easily be turned into a freezer meal, and is very family friendly. This real food,…
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Asian Turkey Meatballs

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Whether you want a tasty appetizer for a party or a healthy, satisfying dinner for the fam, this creative spin on meatballs does the trick. Bake the Asian Turkey Meatballs and serve alongside the Sweet Soy Dipping Sauce. Or, serve over brown rice and stir fried veggies with a drizzle of the sauce for a nutritious and fun spin on Asian take out. Freezing instructions included.

Asian Chicken Wraps

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Asian Chicken Wraps are soft flour tortillas are filled with a combination of ground chicken, sautéed veggies, and a delicious blend of seasonings. The hoisin sauce takes them over the top. What…

Turkey Stuffing Casserole

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Use up that leftover turkey and prepared stuffing from the holidays in this delicious 4 Layer Turkey and Stuffing Casserole. Freezing instructions included!

Instant Pot Turkey Chili

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Our lean Instant Pot Turkey Chili is not only hearty and absolutely delicious, but it’s also chock full of fiber, protein, and nutrients. It’s perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner, and you’ll have leftovers for lunch the next day.
roasted sauges and veggies on two gray plates with a fork, napkin, and drink on the side

Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies

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This sheet pan sausage and veggies dinner only requires 3 main ingredients and is nutritious and satisfying. Under 30 minutes from start to finish and perfect for weekly meal prep! This post was…

Instant Pot Chicken Tortellini Soup

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Instant Pot Tortellini Soup a delightful twist on traditional chicken noodle soup that will bring some serious comfort food to your table without much fuss. It's kid-friendly, freezer-friendly, and delicious. Using the Instant Pot to make this tortellini soup is a great shortcut and cuts down on dishes!
a rotisserie chicken from the store in a black pan

15+ Ways to Use a Rotisserie Chicken

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Rotisserie chicken might be the most economical and healthy store-bought shortcut you can find. Let me show you what to do with rotisserie chicken. I used two from the store to create multiple meals to feed my family and fill my freezer!

Slow Cooker Chicken and Cheese Taquitos

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Slow cooker chicken and cheese taquitos is a delicious meal that the whole family will love! Be sure to make a double batch for the freezer. Then, you can pull out however many you want and throw them…

Chicken Tortellini Soup

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Chicken Tortellini Soup a delightful twist on chicken noodle soup that will bring some serious comfort food to your table without much fuss. It's kid-friendly, freezer-friendly, and delicious. Make it on the stove, in the slow cooker, or in the Instant Pot!

Turkey Pesto Paninis

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The ingredients in our Turkey Panini recipe are simple, but the flavor is BIG. You'll love how quickly they come together and how easily you can turn them into a freezer meal too!

Roasted Chicken and Vegetables

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Simple, fresh ingredients yield a moist, flavorful one-pot chicken meal that your whole family is sure to love.

Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

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An easy-peasy, flavorful baked chicken drumstick recipe. You can have Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks without grilling or frying. Simply bake, baste, broil and enjoy! We even teach you how to turn this into a make-ahead freezer meal.
chicken foil packet with broccoli, bacon, and rice

Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice Foil Packets

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Chicken, broccoli, cheddar cheese, and bacon are served over brown rice in this ooey, gooey chicken foil packet. Grill, bake, or cook over the campfire! You can even make them ahead and freeze for later with our instructions.

Oven Baked Chicken Tenders

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Skip the messy dredging and breading process of most chicken tender recipes with this easy shake-and-bake one. These Oven Baked Chicken Tenders produce a crispy, yet healthy version that rivals any deep-fried…

Honey Dijon Chicken Sandwiches

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In this flavorful honey dijon chicken sandwich, the sweetness of the honey is balanced with the zip of the Dijon mustard in the marinade and sauce. Serve on a pretzel bun with Swiss and bacon for a stellar sandwich!
On-the-Go Chicken Burritos

On-the-Go Chicken Burritos

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These simple, individual chicken burritos make for a filling, healthy, and satisfying lunch or dinner anywhere and anytime. Be sure to double the batch and freeze some for later using our instructions.
two white bowls of lemon chicken orzo soup with spoons in them and crusty bread on the side

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup (For Crockpot or Instant Pot!)

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Featured in People Magazine! This colorful, healthy lemon chicken orzo soup can be made in the either the slow cooker or Instant Pot.

Crockpot BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

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Our BBQ Chicken Drumsticks are sticky, sweet, and just a little spicy. Drumsticks made in the slow cooker are economical, kid-friendly, and tasty. The secret to making these crispy is giving them a few minutes under the broiler at the end.