101 Crockpot Freezer Meals

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The only thing that can make life in the kitchen easier than having freezer meals on hand is having those meals be able to go from the freezer to the crock pot. These 101 crockpot freezer meals will make getting supper on the table a piece of cake.

101 Crockpot Freezer Meals:

I know, I know…101 is a lot of recipes! But I love the convenience of freezer meals and the only thing that makes supper easier than having them made ahead and ready in the freezer is being able to plop them in the slow cooker and have them ready when you get home.

I wanted to include a lot of recipes all in one list so that you would have a variety to choose from. You can choose which recipes to make based on cooking times or based on the ingredients that you know your family will love.

There is so much versatility available. You can easily choose recipes that are gluten-free, dairy-free, low carb, or to meet any other dietary requirements you have.

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Freezer Crock Pot Chicken Recipes:

These recipes use chicken as their main ingredient. That is about the only similarity they share though. These are not boring chicken meals. They pack a lot of flavour.

Many of these can be made with either chicken breasts or chicken thighs depending on your preference.

  • Droolworthy Shredded BBQ Chicken with Garlic Mayo is top of the list because it is always a crowd favourite! Plus it feeds a crowds too, which we love.
  • Lemon Garlic Chicken Dump Recipe comes with simple assembly instructions with ingredients you probably already have at home and freezes beautifully!
  • Chili Chicken Dump Recipe is a great slow cooker option, with a lip-smacking sauce.
  • That Lady’s Chicken comes up fairly often as a favourite among our Club Members. The chicken is the second juiciest part of this recipe. The first, of course, is it’s name.
  • This Make-Ahead Chicken Cacciatore has a nice blend of flavors. This is an easy family-friendly dish that can be served on pasta.
  • Lemon Mustard Chicken Dump Recipe is another one of those recipes that you can probably make with the ingredients you already have in your house. It’s soooo good!
  • BBQ Chicken Drumsticks are not something you’d expect to see in a slow cooker list but I promise these tender drumsticks are falling-off-the-bone good and still have a bit of crisp to them because of how we finish them. Check it out!
  • Lemon Pepper Chicken, like Lemon Mustard Chicken is a great recipe that you can whip up any time. It’s fresh tasting and very family friendly.
  • This Spicy Chipotle Chicken recipe is perfect for those days when you need a little bit more flavour in your meal. The delicious combination of adobe sauce and chili peppers makes this flavourful make ahead chicken the perfect option for your meal prep menu.
  • Who doesn’t love a freezer meal that includes the protein AND the veggies?! This Baked Italian Chicken recipe has all that and more. It is especially delicious served over pasta.
  • Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches have sweet and spicy shredded chicken on your favourite bun. It feeds a crowd but you won’t have leftovers because they’ll keep coming back for more.
  • Pineapple Teriyaki Slow Cooker Chicken is sweet and fresh while being cooked low and slow. Serve over rice and garnish with a bit of chopped cilantro.
  • Enchilada Soup is wonderfully flavourful and packed with protein.
  • Cranberry Chicken Dump is a super simple recipe to throw together and is a family favourite for many a household!
  • Zippy Shredded Chicken Tacos are the perfect way to zip up your Taco Tuesdays!

Here are a few more slow cooker chicken recipes to try:

In the video below, cook with us as we make 10 slow cooker freezer meals. You can grab your free downloadable meal plan that includes the full recipes, prep list, shopping list, and printable labels. Then you can grab your groceries and assemble your meals with us.

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Freezer Crock Pot Beef Recipes:

Beef is another popular main ingredient for freezer meals. From ground beef to stew meat to roast, these recipes cover it all.

  • Spaghetti Sauce is one thing you might not think to make as a freezer meal, but on those nights that you’re flying by the seat of your pants, you’ll be so glad to have this one on deck as it tastes great and families love it!
  • Easy Asian Meatballs have easy in the name because they are easy to put together and they are easy to cook!
  • These Simple Swedish Meatballs are tasty and homey. Enjoy with pasta or rice or steam some vegetables and serve with boiled or mashed potatoes.
  • Beef Curry is tender and tangy with great flavour.
  • This Beef Barley Stew is the quintessential beef stew for dreary days and for feeding a crowd. It’s like it was made for the slow cooker!
  • The Best Freezer Chili isn’t just a brag. It really is the best! It’s got a secret ingredient that you’ll want to know about.
  • Beef Hash can be made in a casserole dish or your slow cooker for lazy brunch mornings while you’re getting everything else ready!
  • Our Sloppy Joes are rather legendary! Kid friendly and adult-approved, these sloppy joes will be on regular rotation at your place soon.
  • Mississippi Pot Roast is a banger of a meal! Shredded beef, pepperoncini peppers and delectable spice mixes make this recipe a memorable one.
  • BBQ Meat Loaf is probably something you didn’t know that could be made ahead and frozen! It’s one of the favourite recipes among our Club Members.
  • Hamburger Hoobie Soup is a great family recipe from Sharla’s childhood where they called tomatoes ‘hoobies’. Those silly names stick with us but this recipe will too.
  • We love this Tater Tot Casserole with Beef & Veggies because it’s kid-friendly with the tater-tots and adult-approved with the veggies. It can be made in a casserole dish or in the slow cooker.
  • Our Chunky Bolognese Sauce is loaded with ground beef, veggies and tangy sauce. Use it on your favourite pasta. Your family will love it and it divides nicely as well for single servings!
  • This Beef Dip is kind of perfect! It’s got great spices, great sauce and is wonderful to have on hand.
  • Beef and Bacon Goulash is another fantastic stew that you’ll want to put into your regular rotation. It’s great in the slow cooker and so nice to have cooking away all day while you’re getting other things done.
  • Slow Cooker Carne Guisada is a wonderful Mexican recipe that you can wrap into tortillas or shred and put in soft tacos, or on a salad.
  • Shredded Beef Nachos are great to have on hand for your next taco bar, or divvy up into smaller portions for your own individual nacho needs.

More Freezer Crock Pot Beef Recipes to Try

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Freezer Crockpot Meals with Pork

  • Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork is one of those recipes that is always brought up when you want to feed a large number of people and if you like to change things up. The sweet heat in this dish is memorable and delish!
  • This Marinated Pork Tenderloin recipe is a family favourite. On top of being simple to prepare for freezing, this easy recipe can be cooked four different ways: the oven, BBQ, the stovetop and of course, the slow cooker!
  • Pizza Casserole is a long time family favourite around here and I can tell you right now that your family will think it’s great too!

More Pork Slow Cooker Recipes You Can Try

Vegetarian Freezer to Crock Pot Recipes:

Meatless freezer meals are not only for vegetarians. They are great for lighter fare, saving money, cutting down on fat, and of course for those who really are vegetarians!

Freezer Meal Sweet Potato Stew at Pinch of Yum

Freezer Meal Veggie Chili Recipe from Real Food Real Deals

Crockpot Vegetarian Fajitas over on the Pieper Life

Freezer to Slow Cooker Veggie Lasagna at Slow Cooker Gourmet

Quinoa Chili with Three Chiles from Good Cheap Eats

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Gumbo from Oh My Veggies

Crock Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup from Sidetracked Sarah

Stuffed Quinoa Peppers on Pinch of Yum

I know that these crockpot freezer meals will help you make weekday dinners so much easier! It is such peace of mind knowing that you can just open the freezer and pull out supper.

Can you freeze slow cooker meals?

Yes! Slow cooker meals are the perfect pairing for freezer meals. Making the meal ahead saves time and money and being able to cook it in the crock pot means getting dinner on the table is practically done for you.

Simply assemble the meal in a gallon-size freezer bag, remove as much air as possible, and freeze. Then on the day of cooking, thaw and set it in the slow cooker.

Once you start to meal prep this way, you won’t want to go back to the old way of having to cook dinner every night from scratch ever again!

Can I put a freezer meal straight into the crock pot?

A freezer meal can go directly in the slow cooker from the freezer, however, there are a few things to consider.

Most recipes are designed to be thawed first so the cooking instructions are made accordingly. You will need to adjust cooking times if you put the meal in while fully frozen, particularly if there is raw meat involved to ensure cooking safety. Be sure to use a meat thermometer to ensure that you achieve the right temperature. 

If your meals are frozen in square or rectangular bags or containers, they won’t fit in the crockpot while fully frozen. You can solve this problem very easily by placing the bag or container in a sink of room temperature water for 20 minutes. This will thaw the contents and allow you to dump them into the slow cooker. The same is true for making meals ahead for the Instant Pot.

Is there Anything I Can’t Freeze?

Most ingredients freeze well, but there are some notable exceptions. We have a handy full printable list of what freezes well, what doesn’t, and how best to freeze things. You can even print it out for easy reference.

Sharla is a busy mom of 7 who is passionate about sharing her best secret to saving time, money, and stress… freezer meals. Read more…