10 Freezer Meals to Make Ahead for Effortless Dinners Later

Maximize your time, and make these freezer meals that will help relieve stress during the week when you don’t have much time to spend in the kitchen.

Easily prep these freezer meal ideas beforehand for easy dinners that the entire family will enjoy.

These freezer dinners include broccoli beef, lasagna, chicken fajitas, and more.

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Freezer Lasagna

Close up shot of lasagna layers on a plate. — Photo Credit: I Heart Eating

Pasta lovers will enjoy this freezer lasagna option. This dish consists of layers of tender pasta, homemade sauce, and cheese galore. Everyone will love this tasty, freezer-friendly dinner.

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Beef and Broccoli Freezer Meal

Beef and broccoli with rice on a plate. — Photo Credit: Haute & Healthy Living

If you enjoy beef and broccoli, then this is one to add to your list. A rich, savory, and slightly sweet sauce coats the beef, broccoli, and onions.

Cook up and then serve over a bed of rice or even pasta. Plus, it’s healthy too!

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Pork Chop and Rice Casserole

You’ll love these tender, juicy pork chops seasoned and paired with tender and fluffy rice. The onion soup mix adds so much flavor to this dish. If you’re a fan of pork, this is a must-make recipe.

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Slow Cooker Orange Chicken Drumsticks

Two chicken drumsticks with sliced oranges on the side and beans. — Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

Orange chicken is always a delicious choice, and the orange marmalade in this recipe is the star ingredient. Included are easy-to-follow freezer meal directions to prep this recipe ahead of time.

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Freezer-Friendly Chicken Fajitas

Two chicken fajitas with sliced limes and dip on the side. — Photo Credit: Haute & Healthy Living

Mexican is easy to make at home with these freezer-friendly chicken fajitas. Serve them with warm tortillas, shredded cheese, sour cream, and your favorite fajita toppings.

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Barbecue Ribs with Bell Peppers and Onions

Barbecue ribs with rice on a white plate. — Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

Grab some country-style ribs and learn how to make these barbecue ribs with bell peppers and onions.

Place all the ingredients in a freezer bag, and when you’re ready, simply dethaw for 24 hours and then dump everything in the Crockpot.

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Slow Cooker Chinese 5-Spice Pulled Pork

Rice with pulled pork and green beans in a bowl. — Photo Credit: Get Inspired Everyday

Chinese 5-Spice is the star of this pork dish. This slow cooker pulled pork offers some tang, zest, and a bit of heat. Serve over rice and enjoy a hearty and soul-southing meal.

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Stuffed Pepper Soup

Sup with ground meat and bell peppers. — Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud

If you love stuffed peppers, you will love this soup. It has all the flavors of stuffed peppers but in a comforting, hearty soup form.

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Chicken Divan

Creamy chicken with cheese and bread on the side. — Photo Credit: Amanda’s Cookin’

This creamy chicken casserole is full of broccoli and topped with a crunchy breadcrumb topping. Be sure to not cook this casserole before storing it in the freezer.

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Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Beef

Slow-cooked beef on a plate and tucked into two tacos. — Photo Credit: I Heart Eating

Pile this tender and juicy salsa verde beef into tortillas, serve over rice, or eat any other way you choose. It’s a versatile dinner that has endless possibilities!

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Beef