Fresh Spring Freezer Meals // Freezer Meals 101

 

Lemon Pepper Chicken Bites Recipe

Ingredients

3 chicken breasts raw, cubed

3 Tbsp. lemon juice

  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp. lemon pepper
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne
  • 2 tsp. olive oil

How to Cook Lemon Pepper Chicken Bites

Assembly Instructions

Add all ingredients to a freezer bag.

Remove excess air, seal, and freeze.

Cooking Instructions

  1. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
  2. Fry in a skillet until chicken is no longer pink inside.
  3. Use in chicken salad sandwiches, wrap, or rice and beans.
Lemon Chicken Gnocchi Sheet Pan
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 
Servings: 4
Calories: 436 kcal
Ingredients
  • 2 chicken breasts, raw, cubed
  • 1 lb. gnocchi, refrigerated
  • 3 cups Brussels sprouts, frozen
  • 2 cups broccoli, frozen
  • 1 purple onion, in large chunks
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 tsp. lemon juice
  • 2 tsp. oregano
  • 1 tsp. mint
  • salt
Instructions
Assembly Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients in a large resealable freezer bag.

  2. Remove excess air, seal, and freeze.

Cooking Instructions

  1. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

  2. Place on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.

  3. Bake at 425°F for 20-25 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

  4. If desired, sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese at the end. 


Zesty Ranch Pork Chops
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 
Servings: 6
Calories: 260 kcal
Ingredients
  • 6 pork chops boneless about 1-inch thick
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. dry ranch seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
Instructions
Assembly instructions:

  1. Place pork chops in freezer bag.

  2. Add the other ingredients.

  3. Squish to combine.

  4. Remove excess air, seal, and freeze.

Cooking instructions:

  1. Thaw overnight in the fridge.

  2. Place pork chops on a lined baking sheet.

  3. Bake for 15-20 minutes at 400°F.

  4. Pork chops are cooked with the center is at 145°F when checked with a meat thermometer

Spicy Pineapple Pork
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
 
Course: Main Course
Servings: 8
Calories: 251 kcal
Ingredients
  • 3 lbs. pork shoulder or butt boneless cut into 2 inch cubes
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. basil
  • 1 Tbsp. cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. lime juice
  • 2 serrano peppers minced (remove seeds and membranes if you want it less spicy)
For Day of Cooking:
  • 14 oz. pineapple chunks
  • 2 green onions sliced
Instructions
Assembly Instructions:
  1. Put pork cubes in large freezer bag.
  2. Add seasonings and shake to coat.
  3. Add the lime juice and serrano peppers.
  4. Remove excess air, seal, and freeze.
Cooking Instructions:
  1. Thaw.
  2. Drain the pineapple chunks but add 1/2 cup of the juice to the bag.
  3. Reserve the chunks for later.
  4. Instant Pot: High pressure for 35 minutes. Natural release. Check that the pork is fork tender. If not, cook for 5-10 more minutes under high pressure.
  5. Crock Pot: Cook on low for 8-10 hours.
  6. Stir in the pineapple chunks and sprinkle with sliced green onions when serving.


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