Between kids, work, and everything else, getting dinner on the table can be a struggle. That's why we love to stock up on chicken recipes that freeze well. They're healthy, hearty, and easy to heat when you're short on time. Some are cooked before freezing, then reheated, others you freeze uncooked, then thaw and bake. Either way, stock up on our favorite freezable chicken recipes.
Chicken in Avocado-Buttermilk Marinade
Buttermilk marinades work moisture-infusing miracles on chicken, and when you blend in buttery avocado, zesty lime peel, and fiery jalapeños, things get extra tasty. Pour the marinade over chicken thighs, bag them, and pop this freezable chicken dish in the freezer for up to four months.
Parmesan Chicken and Broccoli
This easy freezer chicken and rice casserole brims with flavor, thanks to Parmesan cheese. Broccoli and red pepper are colorful, healthy additions. It keeps in the freezer up to one month.
Pad Thai Chicken Burritos
Fusion cuisine direct from your freezer? Believe it. This chicken recipe combines the handheld convenience of Mexican burritos with the sweet, salty, and fiery crunch of chicken pad Thai. Keep them in your freezer up to a month—if you don't reheat them sooner.
Prosciutto-Stuffed Chicken Bake
This isn't your ordinary freezer chicken and rice casserole. A luscious sauce flavors juicy stuffed chicken breasts and asparagus on a bed of savory wild rice, putting this elegant, bake in a league of its own.
Spicy Chicken Pot Stickers with Ginger and Green Onion Dipping Sauce
Instead of calling for takeout, reach for these chicken pot stickers. The tasty ginger sauce might have you dipping other appetizers into it (like eggrolls).
Gingered Chicken Meatball Soup with Brown Rice and Basil
Keep this soup on hand for winter cases of the sniffles. We infused the tender chicken meatballs with flavor, courtesy of garlic, ginger, and green onions, and jazzed up the broth with crushed red pepper and soy sauce. To freeze, cool the soup and transfer it into freezer containers. It'll keep for up to two months.
Chicken and Green Chile Tamales
A soft, spicy chicken tamale that's available whenever you want one might sound too good to be true. But as it turns out, tamales are one of the best freezable meals. Made with masa harina and green salsa-spiked chicken, these tamales freeze well for up to a month, and are guaranteed to satisfy any cravings for Mexican food.
