Sharla

Pizza Soup Recipe

Since pizza is always a hit with the family, you can’t go wrong by adding a few pizza flavored dinners to your weekly meal rotation. And with this pizza soup recipe, you can enjoy all the flavors of your family’s favorite pepperoni dinner in a warm and hearty bowl of soup. Made with pepperoni, bacon, green onion, and plenty of cheese, this flavorful make ahead meal is sure to be a hit with everyone at the dinner table.Kid friendly meals are one of those illusive dragons every parent chases. I’ve found that anything with the word “pizza” in it has a decent chance of being a win. For that reason, I made Pizza Casserole, Pizza Buns, Tater Tot Pizza Casserole, Pizza Stuffed Chicken, and now, this Pizza Soup.

Pizza Soup Recipe

Ingredients:

4 ounces sliced pepperoni, quartered
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 cloves garlic, minced
24 ounces pizza sauce
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups beef broth
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
optional: croutons for day of serving

Assembly Instructions:

Place the pepperoni, bacon, garlic, pizza sauce, onion, green pepper, oregano, pepper, and beef broth in a large resealable bag. Remove the excess air from the bag and seal.
Place the mozzarella cheese in a medium sized resealable freezer bag and seal. Staple the bags together above the seal.
Place the soup ingredients in the freezer until you’re ready to start cooking.

Stovetop Cooking Instructions:

Transfer the soup ingredients to the refrigerator to thaw overnight.
Pour the ingredients into a large stockpot and bring to a boil over medium high heat.
After the soup starts boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Garnish with the cheese and if desired, the croutons.

Crock Pot Cooking Instructions:

Transfer the soup ingredients to the refrigerator to thaw overnight.
Pour the contents of the large bag into the bowl of your slow cooker. Cook on high for three hours.
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top of the soup, then put the lid back on for 15 minutes to give time for the cheese to melt.

Can You Freeze Soup?

This quick and easy soup recipe is perfect for meal prepping because it’s so easy to freeze! And the best part about preparing soup for freezer cooking is that there’s no cooking involved. All you have to do is freeze the ingredients and heat them up when you’re ready to enjoy a bowl of homemade soup.

As you’re getting your soup ingredients ready for freezing, use these tips to help you get started:

Freeze the soup in bags. To ensure your soup ingredients don’t take up a ton of space in your freezer, freezing the soup in bags is your best option. To help make it easier to add the ingredients to the bag, use a freezer bag stand to hold the bag open while you add the ingredients.
Remove as much air as possible. To reduce the chances of freezer burn, try to remove as much air from the bag as possible before sealing it.
Store the bag flat. Keep the space needed for your soup to a minimum by placing the bag flat in the freezer. After it’s frozen, you can stack the flat bags on top of each other to make storage even easier.
Label your bags. Don’t forget to write the name of the recipe, the date of freezing and the expected expiration date on the container. When stored properly, your soup will stay good for up to three months in the freezer.

Pizza Soup Recipe Variation Ideas

This pizza flavored soup is so simple to make, which means it’s perfect for customizing! Use some of these recipe ideas to create an amazing meal that your family will love.

Use marinara sauce. Pizza sauce gives this soup a classic pizza flavor. But if you don’t have any pizza sauce on hand, you can also use your favorite marinara or red sauce in this recipe.
Add more meat or vegetables. If your family orders a supreme pizza on pizza night, you can always add more toppings to your soup! Ground Italian sausage, sliced mushrooms, diced ham, sliced Canadian bacon, sliced olives, or ground beef all make great additions to this easy soup recipe.
Make it creamy. This tomato based soup is delicious as-is, but if you prefer your soups to have a creamier base, there are a couple of different ingredients you can mix in. A splash of heavy cream will add a thickness and richness to the base. Or add a small amount of cream cheese to give the broth a creamy and cheesy texture.

What to Serve with Pizza Soup?

I can guarantee your family will love the combination of flavors in this easy soup recipe! And since it’s packed with classic pizza flavor, it’s a filling dinner all on its own. But if you’re searching for side dish ideas to serve with your soup, try one of these easy recipes.

Croutons
Crackers
Garlic bread
Side salads
Breadsticks
Roasted vegetables
Dinner rolls

Pizza Soup

Servings: 4

Ingredients

4 oz sliced pepperoni quartered
4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
2 cloves garlic minced
24 oz pizza sauce
1/2 cup onion chopped
1/2 cup green pepper chopped
1 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. pepper
3 cups beef broth
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
croutons for day of serving optional

Instructions

Assembly Instructions:

Place the pepperoni, bacon, garlic, pizza sauce, onion, green pepper, oregano, pepper, and beef broth in a large resealable bag. Remove the excess air from the bag and seal.
Place the mozzarella cheese in a medium sized resealable freezer bag and seal. Staple the bags together above the seal.
Freeze.

Stovetop Cooking Instructions:

Thaw.
Pour the ingredients into a large stockpot and bring to a boil over medium high heat.
After the soup starts boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Garnish with the cheese and if desired, the croutons.

Crock Pot Cooking Instructions:

Thaw.
Cook on high for three hours.
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top of the soup, then put the lid back on for 15 minutes to give time for the cheese to melt.

Make Ahead Ginger Beef

By Sharla

There’s nothing better than coming home to a cooked dinner after a busy day. That’s why slow cooker recipes are perfect for meal prepping! And with the help of this freezer friendly ginger beef recipe, you can prepare a flavorful dinner for your family with just a few minutes of work in the kitchen. On top of being quick and easy to prepare, this simple make ahead recipe is packed with flavor thanks to the delicious combination of fresh ginger, garlic, and soy sauce.

Freezer meals made with beef strips are so fast to put together. We were able to get a two for one sale on them and made 10 beef strip freezer meals in less than 30 minutes. Watch us put those together in the video below.

Ginger Beef Recipe

Ingredients:

2 pounds beef stir fry strips
½ cup onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ginger, minced
1 cup beef broth
¼ cup soy sauce

Assembly Instructions:

Combine the beef strips, onion, garlic, ginger, beef broth, and soy sauce in a large freezer bag. Squish the ingredients together to combine the beef with the sauce.
Remove excess air from the bag and seal to close. Freeze the ingredients until you’re ready to cook.

Cooking instructions:

Transfer the ginger beef ingredients to the refrigerator to thaw overnight.
Pour the ingredients into your slow cooker and set the crockpot to cook on low for three to four hours.

Ginger Beef Recipe Ideas

With the help of your slow cooker, you can whip up this quick and easy beef dinner with just a few minutes of prep work. While your beef is cooking in the crockpot, use these recipe ideas to create a delicious dinner for your family tonight.

Serve over rice. Round out your meal with the help of some rice. Prepare a batch of white or brown rice to serve alongside your slow cooked beef.
Add some veggies. Another simple way to create a full meal for dinner using this ginger beef recipe is to mix in some vegetables. With the help of veggies, like broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, snow peas, bell pepper, or green onion adds some healthy flavors to your dinner.
Try different cuts of beef. Using stir fry strips for your ginger beef recipe is a great way to speed up the prep work of your dinner. That’s because this handy cut of meat comes pre-cut. But if you have a few extra minutes to prep your ingredients before you freeze your meal, you can use a variety of different cuts of beef in this recipe, including sirloin, chuck roast, stew meat, flank steak, or even ground beef.

Can Slow Cooker Ginger Beef Be Made on the Stovetop?

Using your crockpot to cook your beef is a great way to prepare tender and juicy meat. But if you don’t have a slow cooker handy, you can also prepare this dish on the stovetop. Simply add the ingredients to a large skillet or Dutch oven and cook covered over medium low heat for around one hour, until the meat is tender. Make sure to stir the ingredients occasionally to keep the sauce from sticking to the pan.

How Do You Mince Ginger?

Using fresh ginger is a great way to add a ton of flavor to your meal. But if you’ve never prepared fresh ginger root before, you may be wondering how to mince it to add it to your sauce. Just follow these two simple steps to prep your fresh ginger.

Peel the ginger root. Use the side of a spoon to peel the outer layer off the root before you start chopping and mincing.
Grate the ginger. The easiest way to mince ginger is to use a grater or microplane. Simply rub the ginger over the grater to finely chop the root. If you don’t have a grater, you can also use a sharp knife to cut the ginger into tiny pieces.

Our Ginger Hack for Freezer Meals:

Our hack for saving time but still getting that fresh ginger taste is to use the squeezy tube ginger. You can usually find it in the produce section at your local grocery store. It’s already minced so it saves that step but tastes fresher in my opinion than ground ginger.

Can I Use Ground Ginger in Ginger Beef?

Fresh ginger is the best way to add flavor to your sauce, but taking the time to prepare fresh ginger isn’t easy if you’re in a hurry. If you don’t have any fresh ginger on hand, ground ginger can be used to prepare the sauce for your beef. But since ground ginger has a much stronger flavor than fresh, you won’t need as much. Use around ½ teaspoon ground ginger in place of fresh ginger in this recipe.

How Do I Thicken Ginger Beef Sauce?

Since you’ll be preparing this ginger beef recipe in your slow cooker, the sauce added to your beef should thicken as the meat cooks. But if you feel like the sauce is too runny after the beef has finished cooking, you can easily thicken it with a little bit of cornstarch.

Start by combining two tablespoons of cornstarch with two tablespoons of cold water. Stir the two ingredients together until the cornstarch dissolves and add the mixture to your slow cooker. Turn the heat up to high and place the lid back on the crockpot. Allow it to simmer for around 30 minutes, until the sauce thickens.

To speed up the cook time of your sauce, you can also transfer the liquid from the crockpot to a saucepan and add the cornstarch mixture. Simmer the sauce until it thickens, around 10 minutes.

Other freezer meals with beef strips:

Ginger Beef

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

3 hrs

Course: Main Course

Keyword: ginger beef

Servings: 4

Ingredients

2 lbs. beef stir fry strips
½ cup onion thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tsp. ginger minced
1 cup beef broth
¼ cup soy sauce

Instructions

Assembly Instructions:

Combine the beef strips, onion, garlic, ginger, beef broth, and soy sauce in a large freezer bag. Squish to combine.
Remove excess air, seal, and freeze.

Cooking instructions:

Thaw.
Pour the ingredients into your slow cooker and cook on low for three to four hours.

Make Ahead One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta

By Sharla

Pasta is always a safe bet when it comes to finding family-friendly dinner ideas. And when you add veggies and Cajun spices to the pot, you have a delicious dinner that everyone is sure to enjoy. On top of being packed with flavor, this one pot Cajun chicken pasta is also super simple to make. Prep the ingredients ahead of time and store them in your freezer until you’re ready to start cooking. After that, all you have to do is heat up the pasta on the stovetop to get dinner on the table in a flash.I think my favorite culinary discovery of last year was one pot freezer meals. Pasta is always a comfort food for me, so being able to make these dishes ahead and then cooking them up including the pasta all in one pot is awesome. One pot equals less dishes. And that’s always a win for me!

Of all the one pot freezer meals we made this year, this cajun chicken pasta one topped my list of bests.

One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

Ingredients:

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cut into 1 inch cubes
1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 purple onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
19 ounces diced tomatoes with spicy red pepper
1/4 cup heavy cream
4 ounces cream cheese
1 tablespoon parsley
salt and pepper

For Day of Cooking:

4 cups penne pasta

Assembly Instructions:

Combine the cooked chicken with the Cajun seasoning, bell peppers, onion, garlic, chicken broth, tomatoes, heavy cream, cream cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper in a large freezer bag. Squeeze the ingredients together to mix.
Remove excess air from the bag and seal to close the bag. Freeze the ingredients until you’re ready to prepare the pasta.

Cooking instructions:

Transfer the pasta ingredients to the refrigerator to thaw overnight.
Pour the contents of the bag into a large skillet. Bring the liquid to a boil, then add the penne pasta. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the pasta is tender, which should take around 15 minutes.
Top with parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes before serving.

How Do You Store Cajun Chicken Pasta?

After everyone is finished eating dinner, you might have a few leftovers on your hands. Transfer the pasta to an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to enjoy it again. The pasta will stay good for up to four days.

To reheat your dinner, cook it in the microwave or transfer the pasta to a skillet and cook over low heat until the ingredients are cooked through.

What’s in Cajun Seasoning?

Using storebought Cajun seasoning is the easiest way to prep this meal. But if you’ve never used this type of seasoning before, you may be wondering what flavors to expect when you eat your dinner.

Most Cajun seasoning varieties feature a combination of spices and seasonings, including:

Paprika
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Oregano
Cayenne pepper
Red pepper flakes
Black pepper
Salt

See how to put together homemade Cajun seasoning in the video below:

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe Ideas

Since you can whip up this spicy pasta dinner in a single pot, it’s a great option for a busy weeknight. That means you’re going to want to add it to your dinner rotation right away! And with these recipe ideas, you can adjust the ingredients to create the perfect one-pot meal for your family tonight.

Add some sausage. Mixing sausage into your pasta is a great way to add even more Cajun flavor. Slice some smoked sausage and add it to the bag with the rest of your ingredients before freezing to add some spice and flavor to your dinner.
Mix in some bacon. Another simple way to take the flavor of your pasta up a notch is with the help of cooked bacon. After cooking your bacon, chop it into small pieces and stir the meat into the bag with the rest of the pasta ingredients.
Add more veggies. Make your pasta dinner even healthier by adding more vegetables to the dish. In addition to peppers and tomatoes, this Cajun pasta would taste amazing with other veggies, like corn, zucchini, mushrooms, carrots or spinach, added to the pot.
Adjust the heat. Cajun season has plenty of spice in it already. But if you want to take the spiciness of your pasta to the next level, there are a few simple ways you can add more heat to the dish. The easiest way is to increase the amount of Cajun seasoning you add to the dish. Or mix in some cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to increase the spiciness.
Try different types of pasta. Penne pasta is a great option for this one-pot meal because it’s quick and easy to cook. But you can use a variety of different pasta types with this recipe, including bowtie pasta, elbow macaroni, or fettucine. You can even swap the traditional pasta for whole wheat or gluten free varieties.

What to Serve with Cajun Chicken Pasta?

This recipe for Cajun chicken pasta is made with protein, veggies, and grains. That means it’s a full meal all on its own! But if you want to round out your dinner with some side dishes, try serving your pasta with one of these delicious ideas.

Sliced French bread
Garlic toast
Dinner rolls
Side salads
Corn on the cob
Steamed vegetables
Cornbread

One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta

Prep Time

25 mins

Cook Time

25 mins

Course: Main Course

Keyword: pasta

Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 lb. chicken breasts boneless, skinless, cooked and cut into 1 inch cubes
1 1/2 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning
1 red bell pepper sliced
1 yellow bell pepper sliced
1 purple onion halved and thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic minced
4 cups chicken broth
19 oz diced tomatoes with spicy red pepper
1/4 cup heavy cream
4 oz cream cheese
1 Tbsp. parsley
salt and pepper

For Day of Cooking:

4 cups penne pasta uncooked

Instructions

Assembly Instructions:

Combine the cooked chicken with the Cajun seasoning, bell peppers, onion, garlic, chicken broth, tomatoes, heavy cream, cream cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper in a large freezer bag. Squish together.
Remove excess air, seal, and freeze.

Cooking instructions:

Thaw.
Pour the contents of the bag into a large skillet. Bring the liquid to a boil, then add the uncooked penne pasta. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the pasta is tender, which should take around 15 minutes.
Top with parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes before serving if desired.

Freezer Friendly Moroccan Chickpea Stew

By Sharla

Serving meatless meals is a great way to save money while meal prepping. And when it comes to vegetarian recipes, you can’t go wrong with soup! This flavorful Moroccan chickpea stew is a delicious vegan dinner idea that’s sure to be a hit with your family. And since it’s made with chickpeas and tons of veggies, it’s also a hearty dinner you can prepare a head of time and freeze until you’re ready to start cooking.We were visiting our son and his fiancé in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada when we first heard of Moroccan Chickpea Stew. On a hotel restaurant menu, there were the usual egg dishes and pancakes and such, but we spotted something that seemed out of place, a vegetarian stew. The waitress assured us it was the best choice so my husband and I both ordered it, him with poached eggs on top and me without.

The waitress was absolutely right. It was flavorful and unique. The dish came with crusty bread on the side for dipping in the remaining sauce and we ate every last bite!

I was determined to develop my own version of the recipe so that we could add it into our freezer meal rotation and this is the resulting recipe.

Moroccan Chickpea Stew Recipe

Ingredients:

1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1-2 sweet potatoes, cubed into 1 inch cubes
19 ounces chickpeas, drained
28 ounces diced tomatoes
12 black Kalamata olives
1 cup vegetable broth
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste

Assembly Instructions:

Combine the onion, garlic, sweet potatoes, chickpeas, diced tomatoes, olives, vegetable broth, brown sugar, cumin, curry powder, paprika, cinnamon, turmeric, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a large freezer bag. Squeeze the ingredients together to mix.
Remove excess air from the bag and seal to close the bag. Freeze the ingredients until you’re ready to prepare the stew.

Cooking instructions:

Transfer the soup ingredients to the refrigerator to thaw overnight.
Pour the contents of the bag into a large stock pot or Dutch oven. Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the onions are tender, between two to four hours.
To cook the ingredients in the slow cooker, transfer everything to the bowl of the crockpot. Set to cook on high for four hours.

How Do You Store Moroccan Chickpea Stew?

Your family is going to love this flavorful soup, which means it’s perfect for leftovers. If you have soup leftover after dinner, it should be stored in the refrigerator. Transfer the leftovers to an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for up to five days.

To reheat your stew, place it in the microwave or heat the leftovers on the stovetop until they’re warmed through.

Can I Freeze Cooked Stew?

Freezing the ingredients for your stew is a great way to speed up the prep work of your dinner. But if you want to make cooking even easier, you can also cook the stew before you freeze it.

Follow the instructions for cooking the stew on the stovetop or in the slow cooker. After the soup is cooked, remove the pan from the heat source and allow the stew to cool completely.

Once the ingredients are fully cooled, you can transfer them to an airtight container or freezer bag for storage.

When you’re ready to eat your frozen soup, make sure to thaw it safely in the refrigerator. After that, you can warm it up in the microwave for around two minutes. Or transfer the soup ingredients to a pan on the stovetop. Cook over medium low heat until the ingredients are warmed through.

How Long is Frozen Stew Good For?

This chick pea stew is perfect for meal prepping because all the ingredients are freezer friendly. When your stew ingredients are stored properly, they’ll stay good for up to six months when frozen. Make sure to store the ingredients in a freezer-safe bag or airtight container. Before sealing the bag, make sure to remove as much air as possible to prevent freezer burn.

Before you place the Moroccan stew ingredients in the freezer, don’t forget to write the name of the recipe, the date of freezing and the expected expiration date on the bag. That way, you’ll be sure to make your stew before it goes bad.

Can I Make Moroccan Stew with Dried Chickpeas?

Using canned chickpeas is a great way to speed up the prep work of your dinner. That’s because all you have to do is drain and rinse the canned beans before you combine them with the rest of your soup ingredients.

But if you don’t have any canned chickpeas or prefer to make your own from scratch, you can also use dried chickpeas to make your stew. Start by cooking the chickpeas according to the instructions on the package.

Once the chickpeas are cooked, make sure to allow them to cool completely. After that, you can combine the cooked beans with the rest of the stew ingredients before freezing them for later use.

What to Serve with Moroccan Chickpea Stew?

Since this delicious stew is made with a variety of veggies, it’s already packed with flavor. That means it can be difficult to know what to serve with your soup when dinner time rolls around. Try these side dish and topping ideas to create a full meal for your family’s dinner.

Rice
Quinoa
Lentils
Thick bread or Naan
Poached eggs
Yogurt or sour cream

Some of our other vegetarian freezer meals:

Moroccan Chickpea Stew

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

2 hrs

Course: Main Course

Keyword: vegetarian

Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 onion chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1-2 sweet potatoes cubed into 1 inch cubes
19 oz chickpeas drained
28 oz diced tomatoes
12 black Kalamata olives
1 cup vegetable broth
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
2 tsp. cumin
2 tsp. curry powder
1 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. turmeric
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Assembly Instructions:

Combine the onion, garlic, sweet potatoes, chickpeas, diced tomatoes, olives, vegetable broth, brown sugar, cumin, curry powder, paprika, cinnamon, turmeric, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a large freezer bag. Squish to combine.
Remove excess air, seal, and freeze.

Cooking instructions:

Thaw.
Pour the contents of the bag into a large stock pot or Dutch oven. Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the onions are tender, between two and four hours.

Slow Cooker Instructions:

Thaw. Cook on high for four hours.

Ground Chicken Stroganoff

By Sharla

Comfort food is always a great option for dinner. But just because a meal is filling doesn’t mean it has to be fattening! With this easy ground chicken stroganoff, you can prepare a classic comfort dinner with less fat and calories than the traditional recipe. And the best part about this easy dinner idea is that you can prepare the ingredients ahead of time and store them in the freezer until you’re ready to eat!Ground chicken is not something I had cooked with at all prior to the past two years. It was around then that I discovered how inexpensive it was in comparison to other meats and went about finding recipes I could use it in. So far, this Ground Chicken Stroganoff, our Thai Chili Chicken Lettuce Wraps, and BBQ Chicken Sloppy Joes have been the best we’ve tried.

Ground Chicken Stroganoff Recipe

Ingredients:

1 pound ground chicken, cooked
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup white mushrooms, sliced
10 ounces cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons thyme
2 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
pinch salt

For serving:

egg noodles
1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
parsley

Assembly Instructions:

Cook the ground chicken in a large skillet, crumbling the meat as it cooks. Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the pan and allow it to cool completely.
Place the chicken in a large resealable bag with the garlic, white mushrooms, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, thyme, paprika, pepper, and salt.
Squeeze the contents of the bag together to mix the sauce into the meat and vegetables.
Seal the bag and remove excess air. Place the bag in the freezer until you’re ready to eat.

Cooking instructions:

Transfer the frozen ingredients to the refrigerator to thaw overnight.
When ready to cook, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the contents of the bag and stir to mix the ingredients together.
Bring the sauce to a simmer and allow the mixture to cook until the ingredients are heated through.
To prepare the stroganoff in the slow cooker, transfer the thawed ingredients into the bowl of the crockpot and cook on low for two to five hours.
When ready to serve, stir in the additional sour cream or Greek yogurt.
Serve over cooked egg noodles topped with parsley.

What Can I Serve with Chicken Stroganoff?

Chicken stroganoff is typically served over egg noodles, but that doesn’t mean you’re forced to serve your dinner with that particular side. Try these different serving ideas as you’re preparing your own family’s dinner.

Mashed potatoes
White or brown rice
Cauliflower rice
Pasta or gluten free pasta
Zucchini noodles

How Do You Store Chicken Stroganoff?

If you happen to have some leftovers to save after dinner is over, all you have to do is transfer the stroganoff to an airtight container and place it in the refrigerator. The chicken and sauce will stay good for up to four days.

To reheat your meat, place it in the microwave in 30 second intervals or reheat it in a skillet.

Ground Chicken Stroganoff

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Course: Main Course

Keyword: ground chicken

Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 lb. ground chicken cooked
2 cloves garlic minced
1 cup white mushrooms sliced
10 oz. cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
2 tsp. thyme
2 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
1/2 tsp. pepper
pinch salt

For day of serving:

12 oz. egg noodles
1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
parsley

Instructions

Assembly Instructions:

Cook the ground chicken in a large skillet, crumbling the meat as it cooks. Once the chicken is cooked, allow it to cool completely.
Place the chicken in a large resealable bag with the garlic, mushrooms, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, thyme, paprika, pepper, and salt.
Squeeze the contents of the bag together to combine.
Remove the excess air, seal, and freeze.

Skillet Cooking instructions:

Thaw.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the contents of the bag and stir.
Bring the sauce to a simmer and allow the mixture to cook until the ingredients are heated through. Stir in the additional sour cream or Greek yogurt before serving. Serve over cooked egg noodles topped with parsley.

Slow Cooker Instructions:

Thaw.
Cook on low for two to five hours. When ready to serve, stir in the additional sour cream or Greek yogurt. Serve over cooked egg noodles topped with parsley.