31 Healthy Make-Ahead Freezer Meals
These Healthy Make-Ahead Freezer Meals are perfect for meal prep! Stock up on these easy freezer-friendly recipes for busy weeknights.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 300kcal
- 1 lb rigatoni pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 lb chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1/2 tsp each salt & pepper
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
- 1 650 mL jar marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 2 cup spinach, chopped
- 1 453g log fresh mozzarella
- 10 basil leaves, chopped
Preheat oven to 375 F. Cook pasta to just before al dente, about 6-8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large saucepan over med-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned. Add onions and garlic, sauteeing another 1-2 minutes or so until fragrant. Add in marinara sauce, sour cream, salt and pepper and chili flakes, then bring just to a boil, stirring well.
Stir in red pepper and spinach, and then toss pasta in sauce mixture and remove from heat. Add pasta to a large greased 9×13 dish and then top with mozzarella cheese. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and starts to brown.
Remove from oven, garnish with basil leaves then serve and enjoy! You can freeze individual portions up to 3 months. To reheat, defrost in the microwave for 6-7 minutes or reheat in a 350 F oven for 20-30 minutes.
Store the leftovers in the fridge for 2-3 days. Sprinkle some water over top then reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.
Freeze this recipe for up to 3 months in individual serving sizes. Reheat in the oven for 20 minutes at 350 F.
This is a basic template of a freezer meal and is based on this Chicken Pasta Bake.
Check out the links in this blog post for more individual freezer-friendly recipes.
Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 197mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1332IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg