Chicken Freezer Meals

It is such a nice feeling to have meals in the freezer. These chicken freezer meals range from family friendly to restaurant quality fancy food!

So many delicious chicken recipes! Shown in the picture are: chicken and mushroom pasta sauce with bow-tie pasta, honey mustard chicken burger, BBQ shredded chicken, chicken and gnocchi sheet pan, mini chicken pot pies.

Chicken is one of those things that a fair number of people like and most kids will actually eat. The best thing to do is to look for sales on chicken and plan your freezer meal sessions around the sales. That way, you can get the most meals made for the least possible amount of money.

YouTube video — 5 Easy and Delicious Chicken Dinners

Chicken Freezer Meals from Freezer Meals 101

BBQ Shredded Chicken

BBQ Shredded Chicken with Garlic Mayo on Buns is perfect for the crockpot. Its tangy BBQ sauce is memorable and is definitely a crowd pleaser.

Street Chicken Tacos

chunks of seasoned chicken, diced tomatoes, red onion, red cabbage and limes served in tortillas

We did a Costco Copy Cat video on YouTube and one of the recipes was Street Chicken Tacos. We loved it so much, we think it’s better than the original! You don’t need to take our word for it though. It has 5 star ratings across the board in the Freezer Meals 101 Club!

Lemon Chicken Gnocchi Sheet Pan Meal

chunks of chicken, gnocchi, onions, Brussels sprouts and broccoli browned on a sheet pan

Appetizing to look at, hearty and delicious, the Lemon Chicken Gnocchi Sheet Pan Meal is a one-stop-shop for dinner because it has your protein, starch and veggies all in one bag. It cooks all together on a sheet pan, which make it super easy, not to mention less dishes!

Paprika Chicken Drumsticks

a sheet pan of browned chicken drumsticks that have been crisped up under the broiler

The Paprika Chicken Drumsticks are everything you want in a drumstick: flavourful, moist and crispy! Play around with the type of paprika you use. The sky’s the limit.

Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas

shredded buffalo chicken, chopped peppers, chopped onions and chopped tomatoes layered between two toasted tortillas and then quartered, served with a bowl of sour cream.

Woah! If you love Buffalo chicken anything, you’re going to love these Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas. Not too spicy, tons of personality, and packaged in crispy tortillas.

Mini Chicken Pot Pies

Pint-sized perfection in these Mini Chicken Pot Pies. Delicious filling, flaky crust and making them ahead makes them a five star recipe!

Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches

Shredded chicken topped with sliced pickles and served in a cheese bun.

Sweet and spicy is the flavour of the day with these Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches. Shredded chicken and a fantastic sauce make these sandwiches the best. We suggest adding pickles for the ultimate tangy crunch.

Sesame Mustard Chicken

Seasoned chicken thighs served on a bed of rice with sliced green onions and sesame seeds as garnish.

Make ahead Sesame Mustard Chicken is a great meal that can be paired with rice and a side of stir fried or steamed vegetables. Anything to help get dinner on the table quickly is a bonus!

Addictive Chicken

Shredded chicken in a rich cream sauce smothered in melted cheese, chopped bacon and sliced green onions on quartered baked potatoes.

With ranch seasoning, cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and bacon, it’s no surprise why we call this Addictive Chicken! It’s also super easy to put together and is a slow cooker special.

White Chicken Chili

A spin on regular chili, this White Chicken Chili trades red meat for white meat and a lighter taste while keeping those traditional chili flavours!

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Slow Cooker Chicken and Peppers

chicken thighs and strips of red peppers and onions served on a bed of rice.

Tender chicken thighs and onions and peppers work great together in the slow cooker. Slow Cooker Chicken and Peppers is easy to whip up and you can let the slow cooker do the heavy lifting.

Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

Cubed chicken, chunks of pineapple, carrots, red peppers and green peppers served on a bed of rice and sprinkled with sessame seeds.

This delightful meal is a perfect mix of pineapple chunks, brightly coloured veggies, and of course chunks of chicken. It’s hard to pick out the star of the Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan meal because it all works together so beautifully.

Cranberry Chicken Dump

a boneless skinless chicken thigh in a rich red sauce served on a bed of rice and served with kernel corn.

We do love our chicken dump recipes! They are so easy to put together. The Cranberry Chicken Dump was an instant classic. Give it a try!

Honey Mustard Chicken Burgers

a sliced chicken breast on a burger bun, with spicy mayo, lettuce and honey mustard sauce.

We just LOVE the Honey Mustard Chicken Burgers! They are perfect for the BBQ and scream summer! The homemade honey mustard is the cherry on top.

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Cubed chicken and bow tie pasta tossed with torn romaine lettuce in Caesar dressing and topped with croutons and crumbled bacon.

Yes, a make-ahead salad! Can you believe it? You can prepare and freeze most of the Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad and then just thaw it and add lettuce on they day you go to eat it. It’s fantastic!

Chicken and Sundried Tomato Pasta Sauce

Cubed chicken breast and sliced sundried tomatoes in an herb sauce served over linguine.

This Chicken and Sundried Tomato Pasta Sauce is a delicious yet simple sauce you can put together and freeze for later.

Make Ahead Moroccan Chicken

Moroccan Chicken: chicken in a rich date sauce with olives, onions and a million spices.

Packed with spices, this flavourful Moroccan Chicken is great served on couscous or rice and is a nice change from the ordinary.

How to Make Chicken Freezer Meals

Choose your recipes.
Create a shopping list or print off the one made for you if you’re a member of the Freezer Meals 101 Club.
Do your prep – this includes chopping your vegetables and sometimes slicing or chopping the meat.
Print off your labels with the cooking instructions.
Assemble the meals – place the ingredients for the meal into a freezer bag, get as much air as you can out of the bag, seal it, and freeze it until the day you want to cook that meal.
Thaw the bag.
Follow the cooking instructions on the label.
Eat and enjoy!

Freezer Friendly Tex Mex Chicken

Saucy Tex Mex Chicken served in a bowl loaded with kernel corn, black beans and diced tomatoes. Tortilla chips and sour cream served on the side.

This Tex Mex Chicken is a great make-ahead meal that you can serve with rice or wrapped up into lovely tortillas.

Tandoori Chicken

Bring Eastern flavours to your dining table with this stunning Tandoori Chicken. Make it ahead as a freezer meal to enjoy it anytime you like.

Thai Chili Chicken Lettuce Wraps

ground chicken and cashews served in romaine lettuce leaves topped with sauce, noodles and fresh chopped cilantro

Oh my goodness! We promised restaurant quality freezer meals in the opening paragraph and while this isn’t our only restaurant quality freezer meal, it’s probably our favourite. Thai Chili Chicken Lettuce Wraps are on appetizer menus everywhere these days, but you can enjoy them at home anytime with this recipe.

Chicken Freezer Meal Prep Tips:

For recipes that call for cooked chicken, place the chicken on baking sheets and cook in the oven at 375° for 45 minutes (or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°) before cubing or shredding to add to meals.
To cook large quantities of bacon, twist the bacon and place it on a baking sheet. You will be able to fit more than 2 packs in the oven on one sheet using this method.
Do your shopping and prep on one day and assemble the meals the next.
Wear good running shoes to avoid getting sore feet.
Plan your recipes around what’s on sale and what you can buy in bulk. This will save so much money and help you budget ahead of time.
Make more than one of each recipe. I usually make 4 of each and make enough meals for 3 months at a time. But even making 2 of each recipe will enable you to save more time and money.
Take all the guesswork out of freezer meals by joining the Freezer Meals 101 Club where you can easily adjust the recipes’ serving size, create custom meal plans, shopping lists, prep lists, and printable labels with the cooking instructions for each meal.

Chicken in a Mango Cream Sauce

This is Sharla’s absolute favourite freezer meal. With delicate mango, a hint of curry, and tender chunks of chicken, it’s no wonder Chicken in a Mango Cream Sauce tops the list.

One Pot Creamy Mushroom and Chicken Pasta Sauce

chicken and mushroom sauce mixed into bow-tie pasta and wilted spinach

Man, oh man! This recipe was a happy accident! We looked at the ingredients we had leftover after one of our mega sessions and Sharla put her thinking cap on and made this beautiful One Pot Creamy Mushroom and Chicken Pasta Sauce. Try it!

Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken Dinner

Mediterranean Sheet Pan Dinner with chicken, black olives, red onion, capers, baby tomatoes and sprinkled with Feta Cheese. Served on a bed of couscous with a side salad.

The fresh flavours of the Med can be captured in this Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken. Adding the feta and baby tomatoes on the day of cooking bumps this recipe up a notch.

Thai Noodle Chicken Salad

Sliced chicken breast, lettuce, chopped peanuts, sliced onion, chopped cilantro served on a bed of noodles.

Fresh and tangy, this Thai Noodle Chicken Salad is one of those meals that no one would believe that you pulled out of your freezer that morning!

Cashew Chicken Sheet Pan

Try this five star recipe tonight! The Cashew Chicken Sheet Pan Meal is loaded with veggies, chicken, cashews and a sweeet Asian style sauce. Serve on rice or with rice noodles.

Zippy Shredded Chicken Tacos

Shredded chicken in a bowl with taco fixings in separate bowls: chopped peppers, tomatoes, salsa, sour cream, shredded cheese and chopped lettuce.

Freshen up Taco Tuesday with Zippy Shredded Chicken Tacos. This recipe can feed a crowd and is so versatile – use it for nachos, enchiladas, burritos, or taquitos!

Crispy Chicken Wings

Whether you cook them in the oven or in the air fryer, these Crispy Chicken Wings will be game day heroes!

One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta

One Pot Cajun Chicken - chopped chicken, tomatoes, onions and peppers with penne pasta and topped with grated parmesan cheese

Another happy accident, we used spicy tomatoes and peppers in this recipe instead of fire roasted tomatoes and just like that, the One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta was born. It has been a fan favourite ever since!

Ground Chicken Stroganoff

With our Ground Beef Stroganoff being so popular, we thought we’d give Ground Chicken Stroganoff a try and it was such a hit. It’s family friendly and very homey.

Marry Me Chicken

Marry Me Chicken is popular all over the socials right now. We have been making this recipe for a few years and have even dabbled in a few other Marry Me type recipes. It’s easy to see why this is so popular.

More Chicken Recipes from Freezer Meals 101

Chicken and Vegetable Casserole with Crispy Onion Topping – The topping really is the star of this recipe.
Chicken Tikka Masala for the Instant Pot or slow cooker – This dish packs big flavour.
Instant Pot Butter Chicken – This East Indian inspired dish is amazing!
Lemon Garlic Chicken – a fresh tasting chicken dump recipe that can be cooked in the crock pot or oven
Apple Maple Chicken – a chicken dump recipe that can be cooked in the oven or slow cooker
Chicken and Spinach Penne Alfredo – a family friendly make ahead pasta casserole
Mahjong Chicken – deliciously easy!
Chicken Cacciatore – also an oven or slow cooker recipe served on pasta and can be gluten free
Chicken Fried Rice – This was adapted for freezer cooking from my Tante Gisele’s “famous” recipe.

Start loving dinner again! Grab the Chicken Dump Recipe Book and make your first freezer stack! Shown: cover of the Chicken Dump Recipes PDF.

For the fastest way to make chicken freezer meals, check out our Chicken Dump Recipes Cookbook. Recipes, shopping lists, printable labels, and plans designed for you to be able to make 10 meals in less than an hour!

Other Chicken Freezer Meals:

Baked Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken from Make Ahead Meals Mom
Chicken and Veggie Freezer Packs from Gimme Delicious
Cilantro Lime Chicken Freezer Meal on A Few Shortcuts
Orange Chicken on Fabulessly Frugal
Chicken and Green Chili Freezer Meal at Joyful Momma’s Kitchen
Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken from Crystal & Co.
Honey Sesame Chicken from Fabulessly Frugal
Black Pepper Chicken on The Magical Slow Cooker
Teriyaki Chicken from Thriving Home

The only question left is “which ones you’re going to make to fill your freezer?”

Happy cooking!

Get your freezer stacked so you can relax.