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6 Slow Cooker Freezer Meals in One Hour

February 16, 2015 by Missy Rakes 28 Comments

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Learn how to make 6 easy slow cooker freezer meals in one hour! No cooking required!

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  I don’t know about at your house, but around here before dinner is one of the most hectic times of day, which is why I love freezer cooking. Having a freezer full of meals makes my life so much easier and frees me to take care of other things.

 

  I’m pretty picky about which meals I make because I want them to be easy, healthy and frugal. That’s why I’m excited to be bringing you another freezer cooking session that matches that criteria, this time with no cooking required and as always there is a free downloadable recipe and shopping list available for your convenience. All meals should be cooked 8 hours on low or until meat and veggies are cooked through.

 

6 Slow Cooker Freezer Meals in One Hour

 

Here are the recipes:

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

(make recipe x 2)

Slow Cooker Pesto Chicken and Veggies

(make recipe x 2)

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken and Veggies

(make recipe x 2)

 

Here the steps:

Step 1: Gather all ingredients.

Step 2: Label freezer bags.

Step 3: Wash and chop vegetables for all recipes.

Step 4: Open cans for all recipes.

Step 5: Assemble meals and freeze.

 

White Chicken Chili

2 frozen chicken breasts

1 onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

3 cans great northern beans

1 – 7 oz can green chilies

1 can corn

3 cups chicken broth

1 tsp chili powder

1 packet ranch seasoning

 

Pesto Chicken & Veggies

4 frozen chicken breasts

6 oz bottled or homemade pesto

2 small red potatoes, diced

1 zucchini, diced

2 medium carrots, diced

1 can corn, drained

1 cup chicken broth

1 packet ranch seasoning

 

*Once cooked, serve with rice or pasta.

 

Teriyaki Chicken & Veggies

4 frozen chicken breasts

1 cup teriyaki sauce

1 cup water

2/3 cup brown sugar

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 bag frozen veggies (I used a broccoli, cauliflower and carrot mix.)

 

*Once cooked, serve with whole wheat spaghetti.

 

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Enjoy!!

 

 

 

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  1. Kourtney says

    February 16, 2015 at 11:43 am

    Hi! I just found your post via the Modest Mom linkup! So I have had a crock pot for 6 years and only used it to make yogurt and keep soup warm at a party. Everyone says they love them, but I just don't get how to use it. Why would I want something to cook slow rather than fast on the stove? The simple freezer meal idea makes sense to me though! These would be great to have on hand when you are sick or know that you'll have a busy evening. I just might attempt to use it now!
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      February 16, 2015 at 12:33 pm

      I can understand your thinking! I love my slow cooker though because I can do all the work beforehand and then when dinnertime rolls around its already taken care of which is a huge blessing with little ones running around!
      Reply
  2. cathy says

    February 16, 2015 at 3:21 pm

    what does "make recipe x2" mean?
    Reply
    • Denise says

      March 3, 2015 at 12:07 pm

      To make two of the packages so you will end up with six meals.
      Reply
  3. Sarah Ann says

    February 16, 2015 at 9:09 pm

    Such delicious and easy meal ideas! I haven't done a lot of freezer cooking, but need to start doing it more. I'm pinning these ideas for later!
    Reply
  4. Heather @ My Overflowing Cup says

    February 18, 2015 at 12:26 pm

    Freezer cooking is one of the best ways to save time and money. Thanks so much for sharing your menu with us. Pinning!
    Reply
  5. Nikki @ Growing Up Mom says

    February 19, 2015 at 9:44 am

    Saw your link on Thirfty Thursday and had to stop by. I keep seeing these Freezer meals all over the place, and keep procrastinating. Seeing that you can do this all in one hour, well who can say no to that? Just have to make my grocery list and try this out over this weekend, or maybe next. Hey, once a procrastinator, always a procrastinator.
    Reply
  6. Jendi says

    February 19, 2015 at 10:17 am

    Yes, the time before dinner is hectic here too! I haven't done much with complete meals in the freezer, but I do like to add marinade or flavor to the meat when I freeze it. Best wishes!
    Reply
  7. Reelika says

    February 22, 2015 at 12:58 pm

    Great post, love it! I am a 9 to 5 working mom, and once I get home, I am always tired. So I do prefer to cook something very very quickly. One of my favorite thing to freeze is a soup! Typically during a weekend I make a huge pot of soup and then half of it I put into my freezer. It makes it so easy to just use it whenever I am super tired and want to cook something fast.
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      February 22, 2015 at 1:09 pm

      I agree. I love having meals in the freezer for when I don't have the time or energy to cook.
      Reply
  8. Renee says

    April 11, 2015 at 1:14 am

    What are the crockpot settings and cooking times for each recipie?
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      April 11, 2015 at 7:57 am

      I believe they are all 8 hours on low, but all of that information will be in the free printable.
      Reply
  9. Heather says

    April 12, 2015 at 9:22 am

    Hi All, So I have a few questions. I am new to this idea of frozen meals and slow cookers as well. So i basically prep everything into a ziplocbag is it? And then when I need to cook it just put it in frozen? Or do I need to thaw it out? And how long do I cook them? Is it 1 hour like the article mentions? Or is it 1 hour that it takes to prep meals? Sorry I wasn't sure. I need to start using this crock pot because Im planing on going back to school and plan on using it quite a bit. These recipes sound detlicious and easy.
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      April 12, 2015 at 10:54 am

      Heather, Yes, you will prep everything and then freeze in freezer bags. Then you will want to thaw in the fridge overnight or a day or two beforehand. Once the meal is thawed you will put it in your slow cooker for the amount of time needed. The one hour is the prep time for all 6 meals. If you download the printable there should me more information including cook time and instructions for each recipe. I hope this helps! Missy
      Reply
  10. Jan says

    June 24, 2015 at 3:31 pm

    Could you cook these high 4/5 hours or would it make the veggies too mushy? I am a stay at home mom with for 4 kids but trying to keep the house cool this summer. Thanks so much!
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      June 24, 2015 at 5:03 pm

      You probably could, but I can't say for sure how the veggies would turn out.
      Reply
  11. Courtney says

    August 28, 2015 at 8:56 am

    Hi! I am excited to try freezer meals! Thank you for providing these. You list frozen chicken breasts, do they need to be boneless or bone-in? Also, in the store it seems the chicken is always defrosted, not frozen in the meat section...am I supposed to buy that chicken or a big back of fozen breasts from the freezer section? Thank you so much!
    Reply
  12. sharon says

    December 20, 2015 at 9:08 am

    How long do you cook each meal?
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      December 21, 2015 at 9:51 am

      8 hours on low or until meat and veggies are cooked.
      Reply
  13. Lynda Sweezey says

    May 2, 2016 at 10:54 am

    I just cameacrossyour Facebook . I love the tips and the freeze ahead meals Thank You.
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      May 2, 2016 at 11:01 am

      Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy my site! :)
      Reply
  14. MariJean says

    November 25, 2016 at 8:48 am

    Why aren't you adding ginger to your teriyaki recipes?
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      November 25, 2016 at 10:41 am

      You can add or change the recipes however you see fit. :)
      Reply
  15. Jessie says

    December 28, 2017 at 11:47 pm

    I am a huge fan of your sight. Thank you for all of your recipes and tips. Could I put all of these meals in an instapot as well? If so do I put it on the poultry setting and for how long?
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      December 29, 2017 at 1:20 pm

      I am not exactly sure, but I bet you could google, "How to convert slow cooker recipe to pressure cooker " and get your answer.
      Reply
  16. Alice says

    November 29, 2018 at 3:42 am

    I am just beginning to freeze meals and look forward to your recipes
    Reply
  17. Liz says

    January 27, 2019 at 4:13 pm

    Hi, Are you supposed to drain the beans for the chilli?
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      January 30, 2019 at 9:36 am

      You do not need to drain the beans.
      Reply

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