So I've been wanting to make this for a very long time. But haven't had an occasion to because we don't consume much dairy because of allergies/intolerances among family members. When I learned that my friend needed a meal, this came up top of mind and boom, here it is. I have enjoyed many a King Ranch Chicken Spaghetti meal...but wanted to put 2 new spins on … [Read more...]
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Black Bean & Corn Slow Cooker Enchiladas
OK, last set of enchiladas, I promise! These enchiladas were one of the recipes that I featured on my recent Today Show appearance...and they are getting rave reviews from those in our $5 Meal Plan private Facebook group! The reason that we've had so many enchiladas as part of this month's 31 Days of Freezer Cooking Recipes is because they are great freezer meals...and … [Read more...]
Chicken & Spinach Enchiladas
These enchiladas will knock your socks off...literally. They are so delicious and so easy to prepare. (Especially if you have shredded chicken prepared in the freezer. In fact, I think I'm going to rearrange the meal plan I've written up for our family this week and add these to it! Because I know that every plate at our table will be polished, perhaps licked clean! Give them a … [Read more...]
Zucchini Meatballs
In addition to cooked, shredded chicken and spaghetti sauces, I also love having meatballs on hand in the freezer. I generally freeze them before I cook them, so that I can decide later if I want to bake them or saute them and cook with the sauce in a skillet. Meatballs freeze really well and I love knowing that there is a fun and delicious meal waiting for my boys in the … [Read more...]
Chunky Spaghetti Sauce & Bolognese Sauce
The recipe/food that I always have alongside the shredded chicken in the freezer is spaghetti sauce. It's so easy to brown 2-3 extra lbs. of ground beef in a large saucepan and mix up a triple batch of sauce. Just be sure to let it cool completely before adding to the freezer bag or container. If freezing in a baggie, remove as much air as you can from the bag and freeze … [Read more...]
How to Cook Whole Chicken in the Slow Cooker
Stretch your grocery dollars when you learn how to cook whole chicken in the slow cooker to make shredded chicken and homemade chicken broth. Learn how to cook a whole chicken in the slow cooker, and you'll end up with a double dose of $$ savings and chicken for dinner or your freezer! Welcome to the first post in the "31 Days of Freezer Cooking Recipes" … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Black Bean & Corn Enchiladas
This recipe is featured in the 21 Freezer Cooking Recipes from Costco Meal Plan #5. This is our final recipe in the 31 Days of Slow Cooker Meals...you can find the complete list here! I will be compiling all of the recipes featured in the series plus a few others and giving it away as a free e-cookbook soon! :) I ran errands yesterday morning...lots of errands...then … [Read more...]
Chicken Spaghetti with Spinach
One dish dinners. They scream simplicity. They scream ease. And they scream quick. 5 ingredients. Most of which you likely already have in your pantry and freezer. 20-ish minutes. Or however long it takes you to cook the spaghetti and then toss it with the other ingredients. You could serve it with a side of bread, or simple side salad - but it really … [Read more...]
BBQ Chicken Topped Potatoes
I highly recommend double or triple batching when you make BBQ chicken in the Dutch oven or slow cooker. I like to cook mine in the slow cooker or Dutch oven because I love the way the meat gets more tender as it slow cooks. I love the saucy-soupy BBQ sauce that melts into the chicken stock. And I love how freezer friendly the cooked BBQ shredded chicken ends up being...which … [Read more...]
Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas
4 ingredients y'all. That's it. Corn tortillas, salsa verde, shredded chicken and some cheese on top. Dinner doesn't get easier or simpler than this my friends. Note: Always make a double or triple batch of shredded chicken, so you can quickly prepare dinners like this one. With the chicken precooked, you could have this on the table in less than 30 minutes! Get the full … [Read more...]