A little sweet and a little spicy, this easy chicken recipe is BIG on flavor and takes just minutes to throw in the slow cooker.
Photo credit: Hélène Dujardin
Slow Cooker Honey Bourbon Chicken is one of only two recipes we’ve been given permission to share with you from our newest cookbook, From Freezer to Cooker(released January 14). And, I’m so glad because it is perhaps my favorite chicken dish in the whole book!
Actually, this recipe is only a partial recipe from the book. That’s because every single recipe in our latest cookbook includes:
Slow cooker instructions AND
Instant Pot and pressure cooker instructions AND
freezer meal instructions.
There is truly nothing else like our cookbook on the market! Like our first cookbook, we rigorously tested every dish, used (mostly) whole food ingredients, and only included ones that our families and recipe testers enjoyed. I think you’ll find it to be incredibly useful no matter what cooker you own.
With all of these perks, what’s not to love about easy Slow Cooker Honey Bourbon Chicken?
1.It’s super simple to throw together. Simply dump the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it cook on low for a few hours. After it’s done, you can quickly thicken up the sauce using what’s called a cornstarch slurry but that’s optional yet quite easy.
2. It’s complex in flavor thanks to ingredients like fresh ginger (just keep some in my freezer to have on hand), soy sauce (or substitute coconut aminos), honey, green onions, and, of course, bourbon. (More on the bourbon in a minute.)
3. My kids love it! It’s a little spicy, but you can always pull back on the spice if your family has a sensitive palate.
4. It’s been very well-tested by Polly and me, as well as, our 500 person recipe-testing team for this cookbook! In fact, we spent nearly two years developing and refining the recipes in From Freezer to Cooker. It was quite a feat because every single recipe works in the slow cooker, the Instant Pot, and includes freezer meal instructions!
I like to round out this spicy-sweet chicken and sauce by serving it on top of some brown rice (or quinoa or cauliflower rice) and stir-fried veggies. There’s a lot of sauce to spare, so whip up a big pot of rice and a pan of stir-fried veggies to help soak up all that delicious sauce. To save time, buy pre-made brown rice at the store and use the frozen stir-fry vegetable mix.
What Should I Know About Cooking with Bourbon?
I personally don’t drink or enjoy the taste of bourbon. However, when used in cooking, I’ve found that the bourbon lends a smoky caramel-like sweetness that’s hard to replicate with another ingredient. If you have kids, don’t worry, the alcohol will almost entirely evaporate when the sauce is simmered at the end. Look for small bottles by the liquor counter, if you don’t have some at home in your cabinet. Update: One of our readers said she used chicken stock as a replacement with decent results.
How to Make Ahead and Freeze This Recipe
Like most of our recipes, this freezer-friendly chicken dish is one you can easily double, eat one for dinner tonight, and freeze the other for later. Here’s how easy it is to make ahead and freeze…
To freeze a batch for later, you’ll combine all of the sauce ingredients in a bowl. Pour the sauce and chicken into a gallon-size freezer bag or container. Seal and freeze. When you’re ready to eat it, simply thaw the meal using one of these safe thawing methods and then cook according to directions.
Every recipe in From Freezer to Cookerhas “make ahead and freeze” instructions, saving you time in the kitchen. Plus, when you’ve got a freezer full of healthy, delicious family meals, you’ll spend less money and eat healthier.
A little sweet and a little spicy, this chicken dish is big on flavor and takes just minutes to throw in the slow cooker.
Ingredients
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce (For Gluten-Free: use coconut aminos or GF tamari soy sauce.)
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup organic or all-natural ketchup
1/4 cup bourbon or other whiskey (For Gluten-Free: Omit or use chicken stock/broth instead.)
2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (decrease to 1/8 teaspoon, if sensitive to heat)
1/2 cup sliced green onions, plus more for garnish
1 1/2 – 2 pounds boneless, skinless medium chicken breasts
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Cooked basmati rice or brown rice, for serving
Stir-fried vegetables, for serving
Instructions
Make It Now:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, ketchup, bourbon, oil, ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, and green onions. Add the chicken and stir to coat with the sauce. (Freezing instructions begin here.)
Place the chicken and sauce in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours or until cooked through. (The chicken is done when it is no longer pink inside and/or registers 165°F internally.) Carefully transfer the chicken to a wooden cutting board, dice or shred the meat, and set aside.
In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water until smooth. Carefully pour the juices from the slow cooker into a medium saucepan. Add in the cornstarch mixture and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring, until the sauce has thickened, about 3 minutes.
Return the chicken and sauce to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine. Serve over rice. Garnish with green onions and serve with stir-fried vegetables, if desired.
Freeze For Later: Follow step 1. Pour the sauce and chicken into a gallon-size freezer bag or container. Seal and freeze.
Prepare From Frozen: Note: Have cooked rice, cornstarch, and (optional) stir-fried veggies on hand to complete this meal. Thaw. Follow steps 2 through 4.
Notes
One of our readers tested this recipe without the bourbon and reported that their family thought it was still delicious.
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Between sports practices, school drop off and pick up, working two part-time jobs, and pretending to keep up with laundry…I am all about slow cooker freezer meals these days. What’s not to love? A home filled with the delicious aroma of slow-cooked food awaits you at the end of a long day and means you can kick off your shoes and relax, knowing dinner is ready to go.
Do Real Food Slow Cooker Meals Exist?
As much as I love crockpot recipes, there is a problem with most of the slow cooker meals on the internet. Perhaps like you, I want to feed my family a mostly real food diet. That just means I try to cook from scratch using whole food ingredients rather than heavily processed convenience foods that contain preservatives, additives, and oftentimes exorbitant amounts of sodium and sugar. Real food slow cooker recipes that avoid processed junk like canned soups, dry mixes, and more aren’t easy to find.
Then, add in our other criteria of making these all freezer-friendly and very few recipes exist like that. Do not fret, however! Our team has been hard at work pulling together a massive list of 101 Real Food Slow Cooker Freezer Meals below. These 101 recipes are all:
made with mostly real food ingredients (we take a few shortcuts here and there, but not too many)
work in the slow cooker
can be prepped ahead of time and frozen as a freezer meal
What Exactly Are Slow Cooker Freezer Meals?
You may be thinking, I “get” slow cooker meals, but how do slow cooker freezer meals work?
Slow cooker freezer meals are those dinners you can prepare in advance and freeze when you have time on the weekend or with friends in a Freezer Club or at a Freezer Party. Then, all you have to do is thaw them using one of these methods and you’re ready for a quick dump-and-go meal.
We have carefully studied each of these recipes and included freezing instructions within this post if a recipe that we linked to does not. Please note: It is NOT safe to place a frozen meal in the slow cooker. The food must be thawed completely before cooking to avoid food contamination.
More Real Food Freezer Meal Resources
For more freezer meal recipes, check out our huge index of Real Food Freezer Meals or our cookbook that includes 75+ well-tested whole foods freezer meals. All of these recipes can be made fresh right away or prepped and frozen for later. They include step-by-step freezer meal instructions on them to make it easy for you. Our cookbook not only includes a whole chapter devoted to slow cooker meals, but it’s also filled with a variety of other types of recipes from breakfast to chicken to beef to gluten-free to vegetarian.
You can take a 1-minute peek inside our cookbook From Freezer to Table here right now…
I hope this list of Real Food Slow Cooker Freezer Meals makes life simpler, tastier, healthier, and better as you gather around the table together. We’ve included everything from breakfast to a variety of meat-based meals to vegetarian recipes. Please feel free to leave questions on this post. We are here to help!
This will make the perfect, well-rounded, grab-and-go breakfast.
To Freeze: Combine the browned sausage and onions, diced bell peppers, whisked eggs, milk, and cheese. Pour in a gallon-sized freezer bag or container, seal tightly, and freeze. Freeze alongside the bag of frozen hash browns.
To Prepare from Frozen: Thaw egg mixture and hash browns completely (be sure to place on a sheet pan with sides to prevent spills). Follow slow cooker instructions in recipe.
This healthy breakfast casserole includes lots of veggies and a little bacon and cheese to bump up the flavor.
To Freeze: Whisk together the whole eggs, egg whites, milk, mustard, garlic salt, and salt and pepper. Pour in a gallon-sized freezer bag or container, seal tightly, and freeze. Freeze alongside the bag of frozen hash browns, a bag of shredded cheese, and a separate freezer bag with the cooked bacon crumbles, diced onion, and diced peppers to make a full freezer meal kit.
To Prepare from Frozen: Thaw the freezer meal completely (be sure to place on a sheet pan with sides to prevent egg mixture spills). Follow slow cooker instructions in recipe.
This is kind of like a muffin, but you make it in the crockpot. What could be bad about that? Try subbing white whole wheat flour in for the regular flour to increase fiber and nutrition.
To Freeze: Mix together all ingredients (do NOT cook), and seal and freeze in gallon-sized bag or container.
To Prepare From Frozen: Thaw and follow slow cooker instructions in the recipe.
This is one of the easiest breakfast casseroles out there, plus it is low-carb and can be gluten-free if you purchase GF sausage.
To Freeze: In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, sour cream, salt and pepper until smooth. Stir in the cooked sausage, 1 cup of cheese, green chiles, and green onions. Pour in a gallon-sized freezer bag or container, seal tightly, and freeze.
To Prepare from Frozen: Thaw the freezer meal completely (be sure to place on a sheet pan with sides to prevent egg mixture spills). Follow slow cooker instructions in recipe.
Waking up to breakfast? Amen. This is so simple to mix together and freeze. Put it in your crockpot when you go to bed and you’re set.
To Freeze: Combine the cooked sausage, bacon, cheese, onions, green pepper, and red pepper in a gallon-sized freezer bag or container. Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and sugar and pour into another gallon-sized freezer bag or container. Seal tightly and freeze both bags alongside the frozen hash browns to created a meal kit. (To prevent spills, place on a sheet pan with sides until frozen.)
To Prepare from Frozen: Thaw the freezer meal completely (be sure to place on a sheet pan with sides to prevent egg mixture spills). Follow slow cooker instructions in recipe.
Your home will smell like New Orleans with this meal rocking in your crock. Serve over brown rice.
To Freeze: Add the “essential ingredients” and any “optional ingredients” you’d like, according to the recipe, in a gallon-sized freezer bag or container. Seal and freeze.
To Prepare from Frozen: Thaw the freezer meal completely (be sure to place on a sheet pan with sides to prevent spills). Follow slow cooker instructions in recipe.
Lemon, butter, and garlic might be my favorite flavor combo for chicken ever. By freezing everything but the half and half and then adding it to the end, you’ll have a creamy garlicky sauce to pour over tender chicken (and pasta, if you want).
To Freeze: Mix together and add all ingredients except the half and half in a gallon-sized freezer bag or container. Seal and freeze.
To Prepare from Frozen: Thaw the freezer meal completely (be sure to place on a sheet pan with sides to prevent spills). Follow slow cooker instructions in recipe, adding the half and half at the end.
All the flavors of a curry with none of the work. Throw this all together and let it melt together all day long the next time you crave a curry…and you know you will.
To Freeze: Mix together and add all ingredients to a gallon-sized freezer bag or container. Seal and freeze.
To Prepare from Frozen: Thaw the freezer meal completely (be sure to place on a sheet pan with sides to prevent spills). Follow slow cooker instructions in recipe.
Oftentimes slow cooker meals can seem to lack freshness, but the fresh orange and the coleslaw at the end will make this recipe pop.
To Freeze: Mix together the sauce and add it and the chicken to a gallon-sized freezer bag or container. Seal and freeze.
To Prepare from Frozen: Thaw the freezer meal completely (be sure to place on a sheet pan with sides to prevent spills). Follow slow cooker instructions in recipe, serving with the fresh slaw at the end.
Save time and energy by cooking everyone’s favorite Italian dish in your crockpot.
To Freeze: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and add to a gallon-sized freezer bag or container. In a bowl, mix together the tomatoes, onion, basil, oregano, dried parsley, and crushed red pepper. Pour mixture over the chicken, seal the bag or container, and freeze.
To Prepare from Frozen: Thaw the freezer meal completely (be sure to place on a sheet pan with sides to prevent spills). Follow slow cooker instructions in recipe.
To Freeze: Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and transfer them to a gallon-sized freezer bag or container. Add the onion, garlic, ginger, tomato paste, 1 tablespoon of garam masala, paprika, and kosher salt and toss together until the chicken is evenly covered with spices. Stir in the diced tomatoes with their juices. Seal and freeze.
To Prepare From Frozen: Thaw the freezer meal completely (be sure to place on a sheet pan with sides to prevent spills). Follow slow cooker instructions in recipe.
With only 4 ingredients, this is easy to throw together and easy to freeze.
To Freeze: Mix together and add all ingredients to a gallon-sized freezer bag or container. Seal and freeze.
To Prepare from Frozen: Thaw the freezer meal completely (be sure to place on a sheet pan with sides to prevent spills). Follow slow cooker instructions in recipe.
If you are an olive, red pepper, and caper fan, then this Mediterranean-style chicken is for you. Note: This meal requires some special freezing instructions, so pay special attention below.
To Freeze: Do not brown the chicken first, because it is NOT safe to partially cook food before freezing. Instead, add the seasoned chicken, onions, olives, red peppers, and capers to a gallon-sized freezer bag or container. Whisk together Italian seasoning, lemon juice, and garlic and pour over chicken, seal tightly, and freeze.
To Prepare From Frozen: Thaw the freezer meal completely (be sure to place on a sheet pan with sides to prevent spills). Follow slow cooker instructions in recipe.
All of this can be frozen together and cooked for your next tailgate experience or party. No one will know you haven’t worked all days to make these sliders.
To Freeze: Mix together and add all ingredients to a gallon-sized freezer bag or container. Seal and freeze.
To Prepare from Frozen: Thaw the freezer meal completely (be sure to place on a sheet pan with sides to prevent spills). Follow slow cooker instructions in recipe.
Rotisserie Chicken is such a great meal to prepare. You can serve it with a couple sides and have a complete meal. Plus, you can use the leftovers for days and days.
To Freeze: Season the chicken according to instructions and squeeze into a gallon-sized freezer bag. If it won’t fit, wrap tightly with plastic wrap and several layers of foil. Freeze.
To Prepare from Frozen: Thaw the freezer meal completely (be sure to place on a sheet pan with sides to prevent spills). Follow slow cooker instructions in recipe.
This is so simple to mix together and freeze, but no one will ever know the small about of effort that you put into this dinner. Chicken, BBQ sauce, pineapple made into quesadillas?? Yes ma’am.
To Freeze: Add the chicken, BBQ sauce (be sure to buy an all-natural brand), onions, and pineapple to a gallon-sized freezer bag or container. Seal and freeze.
To Prepare from Frozen: Thaw the freezer meal completely (be sure to place on a sheet pan with sides to prevent spills). Follow slow cooker instructions in recipe.
This recipe is one of the few in our cookbook that we were allowed to share with you all! It’s a guest recipe from our good friend, Kelly, at The Nourishing Home. I hope you enjoy it!
Mix this sauce up and then pour it over the chicken. Place all of this in a freezer safe container and you’ll be good to go.
To Freeze: Mix together the sauce. Add the sauce and chicken (do not add the cornstarch or green onions) to a gallon-sized freezer bag or container. Seal and freeze.
To Prepare from Frozen: Thaw the freezer meal completely (be sure to place on a sheet pan with sides to prevent spills). Follow slow cooker instructions in recipe.
Ranch is always a hit around our table. Tacos are also a hit. This is the perfect combo!
To Freeze: Mix together and add all ingredients to a gallon-sized freezer bag or container. Seal and freeze.
To Prepare from Frozen: Thaw the freezer meal completely (be sure to place on a sheet pan with sides to prevent spills). Follow slow cooker instructions in recipe.
When you make these lettuce wraps you’ll feel like you’re eating at your favorite Asian restaurant, but you’ll be in the comfort of your own home. Plus, you won’t have as many added ingredients.
Freezer meal instructions included within the recipe.
With no advance cooking needed, boneless chicken thighs and spicy andouille sausage are slow cooked to perfection in a deliciously seasoned tomato sauce.
To Freeze: Combine the chicken thigh pieces, andouille sausage pieces, chopped onions, broth or water, tomatoes (with their juices), tomato paste, Creole seasoning, and cayenne pepper.
To Prepare From Frozen: Thaw the freezer meal completely (be sure to place on a sheet pan with sides to prevent spills). Follow slow cooker instructions in recipe.
Cilantro and lime make the perfect flavor combo in this dish. Throw it all in the slow cooker, serve it on a bed of tortilla chips, and you have the perfect dinner.
Freezer meal instructions included within the recipe.
This recipe is so easy to freeze, and it’s absolutely delicious (I made it for my family recently).
To Freeze: Mix together the sauce and add the chicken and sauce to a gallon-sized freezer bag or container. Seal and freeze.
To Prepare from Frozen: Thaw the freezer meal completely (be sure to place on a sheet pan with sides to prevent spills). Follow slow cooker instructions in recipe.
With ingredients that are easy to freeze and make in a slow cooker, you will love this buffalo chicken on top of a sweet potato.
To Freeze: Combine the hot sauce, coconut oil, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne in a microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup. Microwave until the coconut oil is melted (about 45 seconds), then stir until smooth. Place the chicken in a gallon-sized freezer bag or container and pour the sauce over it. Seal and freeze.
To Prepare From Frozen: Thaw completely and follow recipe instructions starting with Step 2.
This chicken is a take out fake out and your people will never known the difference.
To Freeze: Add the chicken, potatoes, and red pepper to a gallon-sized freezer bag or container. Blend together the cashews, onion, garlic, ginger, Thai red curry paste, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, a god pinch of salt, lemon juice, and milk. Puree the mixture until completely smooth. Pour the paste over the chicken. Seal and freeze.
To Prepare From Frozen: Thaw the freezer meal completely (be sure to place on a sheet pan with sides to prevent spills). Follow slow cooker instructions in recipe.
Perfect for busy nights, game nights or just getting the family together.
To Freeze: Place the chicken in a gallon-sized freezer bag or container. In a mixing bowl, combine the honey, smoked paprika, chipotle chile powder, garlic powder, cinnamon, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, BBQ sauce and beer. Pour over the chicken, seal, and freeze.
To Prepare From Frozen: Thaw the freezer meal completely (be sure to place on a sheet pan with sides to prevent spills). Follow slow cooker instructions in recipe.
Slow cooker savory beef and gravy to tender perfection and then serve it over rice for a healthy and hearty meal with minimal prep and cleanup!
To Freeze: Add beef, broth, chopped onions, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to gallon-sized freezer bag. Seal and freeze.
To Prepare From Frozen: Thaw the freezer meal completely (be sure to place on a sheet pan with sides to prevent spills). Follow slow cooker instructions in recipe.
There are some things in life that you really need to think about before you commit to them. Making these Slow Cooker Philly Cheesesteaks does not require any thought!
To Freeze: In a mixing bowl, whisk together beef broth, salt, garlic powder, Italian Seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add beef, onions, and peppers to a gallon-sized freezer bag or container. Pour broth mixture over the top, seal, and freeze. You could also freeze the cheese slices and rolls in freezer bags alongside the meet to complete the kit.
To Prepare From Frozen: Thaw the freezer meal completely (be sure to place on a sheet pan with sides to prevent spills). Follow slow cooker instructions in recipe.
Meatloaf is such a comfort food. Served with these mashed potatoes and some green beans and you have the makings of a perfect Sunday dinner.
To Freeze: Wrap up the uncooked loaf in foil. Place in a gallon-sized freezer bag, along with a small zip-top bag of remaining sauce. Seal tightly and freeze.
To Prepare From Frozen: Thaw completely in the fridge. Follow slow cooking instructions within the recipe.
Braise your beef and then freeze it. Cook it in your crock pot and then serve it over polenta. Creamy polenta and savory braised beef ragu will make for a wonderful dinner.
Mix up these patties and freeze them. When you get a craving for Salisbury Steak, and you know you will, dinner will be ready soon. And as an added bonus, you can make mashed potatoes to go with it.
When these meatballs are cooked in the marinara sauce, they are tender and flavorful. Make the meatballs, make the sauce, and freeze it for the next time you need a quick meal.
All the pot roast and none of the preservatives. This roast is a family favorite. You can even use the leftovers to make Pot Roast Sliders. Freezer meal instructions included within the recipe.
You’ll be able to throw this together in a freezer safe container before you can call your favorite take out location. You’ll be glad you did it this way.
Note: This meal requires some special freezing instructions, so pay special attention below.
To Freeze: Do not brown the ribs first, because it is NOT safe to partially cook food before freezing. Instead, add the seasoned ribs, sliced onion, brown sugar, garlic, cremini mushrooms, apple cider, and fresh chopped thyme to a gallon-sized freezer bag. Squish everything in the bag to make sure it is mixed up. Seal and freeze.
To Prepare From Frozen: Thaw the freezer meal completely (be sure to place on a sheet pan with sides to prevent spills). Follow slow cooker instructions in recipe. You might consider broiling the ribs for 2-3 minutes at the end to give them a crispy outside.
One top of a baked potato or rice this meal will be a family pleaser. Mix it all up and freeze away and you’ll be ready for that slow cooker in no time.
With three simple ingredients, this recipe is a family favorite. You can eat it over rice, on a hamburger bun, or just by itself. You’ll just want to eat it all the time. Freeze it all together and cook it when you are ready for dinner.
Mix this pork with the spices and freeze it. When you decide to make this, just make your sweet potatoes. This would be a great dinner or to take to a party.
Apples and pork happen to be a favorite flavor combination of mine. When you freeze this, just be sure to put the pork on the bottom of the dish and pile everything else on top of it.
Place all of this recipe in a freezer safe container except for the potatoes. Once you get ready to make it, just thaw the ingredients, place potatoes in the slow cooker, and then put this thawed mixture on top for a perfect combination.
Pulled Pork does not have to be complicated. And trust, this pulled pork fits the bill. It’s so easy you can’t mess it up. Freezer meal instructions included within the recipe.
So simple, so easy, you’ll have this in your freezer and then in your slow cooker in no time. Buy pork tenderloin on sale and fill your freezer. You’ll be glad you did.
Freezer meal instructions included within the recipe.
Pork chops and peaches are the perfect combination. Freeze all of this together and thaw it when you are ready to have a pork chop that is fork tender.
By freezing all the ingredients, but the rice, you’ll feel like you’re in the French Quarter in no time. Just add the rice once you throw everything in the slow cooker and call it done.
Pork Loin? Yes. Bacon? Yes. Cooked together? Hallelujah. If loving this is wrong, I don’t want to be right. Wrap this pork loin in bacon, cover it in spices, and then freeze it for your next dinner.
When you make this soup, you’ll feel like you are at a restaurant. Freeze everything but the pasta and then thaw it when you are ready to eat. Add the cooked pasta right before serving. With a glass of wine and crusty piece of bread you’ll know you are at a restaurant.
This soup is easy, comforting, full of vegetables, and contains no heavy cream. Perfect with crusty bread and a green salad.
To Freeze: Add chicken breasts, mirepoix (just a simple mixture of chopped onions, celery, and carrots), dried basil, Italian seasoning, poultry seasoning, salt, and chicken broth to a gallon-sized freezer bag or container. Seal and freeze.
To Prepare From Frozen: Thaw the freezer meal completely (be sure to place on a sheet pan with sides to prevent spills). Follow slow cooker instructions in recipe.
The combination of sausage, kale and sweet potatoes makes for a splendid soup. You’ll wow everyone around your dinner table with this one.
82. Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili from The Kitchn
This hearty chicken stew is a nice balance of creaminess from the beans, warmth from the spices, and tangy brightness from the green peppers.
To Freeze: Combine the chicken, onions, celery, green chili peppers, garlic, cumin, 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt, coriander, oregano, and bay leaf in a gallon-sized freezer bag or container. Seal and freeze.
To Prepare From Frozen: Thaw completely and follow slow cooker instructions within the recipe.
Freeze this all the veggies and chicken together. Once you cook it in the slow cooker, add the cream, gnocchi and kale and you’ll have some delicious soup.
With rustic cuts of veggies this soup will be enjoyed by everyone. By freezing everything but the potatoes and cabbage, you will be able to throw this in the slow cooker in no time!
Chili that is packed with veggies and kid friendly is a perfect for a family dinner on a cold night. Add some cornbread and dinner is served. Freeze everything but the beans and just add those once you fire up the crockpot.
Make this for a crowd or eat leftovers. Either way, you will not be sorry you made this soup. Just be sure to serve it with a crusty piece of bread. Trust me.
Mix this all together and freeze it except the rice and the milk, butter, and flour. When you throw it in the crock pot just add the rice and then make the roux according to the directions.
White Chicken Chili is a personal favorite of mine. It is hearty and filling, yet healthy. Mix it all together and put it in the slow cooker or freeze it for later.
Don’t feel like eating out? Make this simple soup and you’ll feel like you are at a restaurant. Freeze after cooking and warm in the slow cooker on low until heated through.
To Freeze: Rinse the lentils and place them in a gallon-sized freezer bag or container. Add the diced onions, garlic, ginger, butter, curry paste, garam masala, turmeric, sugar, and cayenne. Stir to combine, seal, and freeze.
To Prepare From Frozen: Thaw completely. Follow slow cooker instructions within the recipe.
“These Quinoa Black Bean Crockpot Stuffed Peppers can be made with or without meat – all with simple pantry ingredients! Minimal prep, awesome taste,” says Pinch of Yum.
To Freeze: Cut the tops off of the peppers and scrape out the ribs and seeds. In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, beans, enchilada sauce, spices, and 1 cup of the cheese. Fill each pepper with the quinoa mixture. Carefully place in a freezer container or gallon-sized freezer bag. Squeeze out air and seal tightly. Freeze.
To Prepare From Frozen: Thaw completely in the fridge and follow slow cooker instructions.
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