5-Ingredient Freezer Meals III // Freezer Meals 101

 

Baked Caesar Chicken Recipe:

Ingredients:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 cup creamy Caesar dressing*
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese, grated

Assembly Instructions:

  1. Place the chicken breasts on the bottom of a casserole dish or foil baking tray and sprinkle with pepper.
  2. Mix together the Caesar dressing, sour cream, and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan in a bowl until well combined.
  3. Spread the dressing mixture on top of the chicken, then sprinkle with the remaining parmesan cheese.
  4. Cover the pan with foil and freeze until ready to eat.

Cooking Instructions:

  1. Thaw the chicken, then preheat the oven to 375°.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes.
  3. If desired, broil for 3 minutes at the end until the sauce and cheese on top is golden brown. Watch carefully so that it doesn’t burn.

How to Freeze Chicken

Properly storing your chicken in the freezer is essential to ensure your dinner tastes amazing and to keep your family safe from food poisoning. Luckily, it’s pretty easy to safely freeze your chicken if you follow these simple tips:

  • Try a vacuum sealer. The best way to store frozen chicken and prevent freezer burn is with a vacuum sealer. Simply place your chicken and sauce in your vacuum bag and seal.
  • Store the chicken in the pan. For a recipe like this, you can freeze chicken directly in the pan you’ll be baking it in. That makes it quick and easy to transfer the dish from the freezer to the oven without any extra steps. To store your chicken in the pan, start by making sure your dish is freezer safe. Glass or aluminum pans are perfect for freezer cooking. After that, prepare your chicken according to the recipe, then wrap the pan in foil. For an added layer of protection, wrap the entire dish in plastic wrap before placing it in the freezer.

Chicken Noodle Soup Casserole Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 170 g egg noodles (that’s half of one 340 g package)
  • 1-2 cups chicken, cooked and cubed
  • 3/4 cup frozen peas
  • 3/4 cup frozen corn
  • 10 ounce can condensed mushroom soup

Freezing instructions:

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the noodles. Cook the egg noodles one minute less than the package directions call for.
  2. Drain the noodles from the water and transfer them to a large bowl. Allow the noodles to cool slightly.
  3. Add the cooked chicken, frozen peas, frozen corn, and condensed mushroom soup. Stir all the ingredients together until they’re well combined.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a large resealable freezer bag.
  5. Seal the bag, leaving a small opening on the end of the zipper, then squeeze out the extra air. Reseal the bag and place in the freezer.

Serving instructions:

  1. Allow the casserole to thaw completely in the refrigerator.
  2. When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 325° and transfer the casserole mixture into a greased baking dish.
  3. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until the ingredients are heated through.

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