51 Freezer Meals You Can Make

Wouldn’t it be fantastic if you could plan and make your meals ahead of time? Well, you can! I want to introduce you to freezer meals!

I have put together 51 freezer meals that you can make ahead of time. That means you can plan and make these meals ahead to feed your family on a busy night.

Today I’m also sharing my recipe for Make Ahead Chicken Parmesan – perfect from the freezer meal. The printable recipe is at the end of the post!

Make Ahead Chicken Parmesan

This easy to make chicken parmesan is a perfect freezer friendly dinner that will make meal planning a cinch!

Ingredients Needed for Make Ahead Chicken Parmesan

• Chicken breasts (cubed or shredded)
• Marinara sauce
• Grated parmesan
• Mozzarella cheese
• Breadcrumbs (homemade or panko is fine)
• Vegetable oil
• Garlic salt

Steps to Making Chicken Parmesan

Recipe Prep:

• Cook chicken if raw. Cube or shred chicken.
• Combine mozzarella and parmesan, set aside.
• Combine breadcrumbs, oil, and garlic salt.

Assemble The Casserole:

• Spray freezer-proof baking dish (use disposable if you plan to give this meal away)
• Evenly spread the cooked chicken on the bottom of a 10×13 dish.
• Pour marinara sauce over top, smooth out with spoon or rubber spatula.
• Sprinkle cheese mixture evenly over top of sauce.
• Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture on top.
• Cover with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
• Freeze.

To Serve:

• Thaw in fridge overnight.
• Bake covered at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes.
• Once cooked through and bubbly, remove foil and broil for 2-3 minutes to brown breadcrumbs.

You don’t have to wait to plan your meals, you can start with this and get plenty of fantastic ideas. I’ve also separated these meals into recipes you can make in the oven, stovetop, Instant Pot, and slow cooker.

Check out these other 50 easy freezer meals you can make ahead!

Freezer Meals You Can Make in the Oven

If you want to make freezer meals, but don’t want to use anything but your oven, then you are in luck. These freezer meals can all be made right in an oven. You don’t need anything fancy. Simply pick a few recipes and then you can get started with cooking freezer meals with your oven. 

• French Toast Casserole by Imperfectly Happy Home 
• The Easiest Cabbage Lasagna by Like Hot Keto
• Cottage Pie Recipe by Kitchen Sanctuary
• Chicken Enchiladas by It is a Keeper 
• Easy Veggie Pasta Bake by Bucket List Tummy 
• Butternut Squash Challah French Toast Casserole by Amy D Gorin 
• Gluten-Free Egg Casserole with Salmon and Tomato by Amy D Gorin 
• Ham and Potato Casserole by Freezer Meals 101 
• Easy Tuna Casserole by Freezer Meals 101 
• Easy Salsa Fish Tacos by Freezer Meals 101 
• Cottage Pie by Greedy Gourmet
• Bolognese Pasta Bake by Greedy Gourmet 
• Mini Crustless Quiche Cups with Sausage and Cheese by Two Healthy Kitchens 
• Vegetable Divan by Seven Roses 
• Freezer Meatballs by Sula and Space

Freezer Meals You Can Make on the Stove 

Looking at your stove, you may be wondering what freezer meals you can make on it. Well, there is no shortage in the number of freezer meals that you can make on the stove. There are quite a few meals that you will enjoy adding to your freezer meal rotation. Honestly, there are more stove freezer meals out there than any other kind.

• Best Southern Ham and Beans Recipe by Imperfectly Happy Home 
• Chicken Con Carne by Kitchen Sanctuary
• Easy Lasagna Roll-Ups by Super Mom  
• Beef and Cabbage Soup by Healthy Life Trainer 
• Vegan Thai Red Curry with Tofu & Veggies  by My Plantiful Cooking 
• Vegan Cream of Spinach Soup with White Beans by My Plantiful Cooking 
• Easy Vegan Rice and Black Beans by My Plantiful Cooking 
• Low Carb & Gluten-Free Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup by Coupons for Your Family 
• Butternut Squash Chilli by Vegan Huggs
• Easy Homemade Taco Meat by Wholesome Family Living
• Easy Chicken Fajitas by Wholesome Family Living 
• Bean Chowder Recipe by The Gracious Pantry 
• Vegetarian Mince Chilli by A Mummy Too 
• Ginger Soy Salmon by Freezer Meals 101 
• Mexican Black Bean Soup by Vegan Huggs 
• Sweet Potato Black Bean Chill by Vegan Huggs 
• Cheeseburger Sloppy Joes by Two Healthy Kitchens 

Freezer Meals You Can Make in the Instant Pot 

Are you dying to use your Instant Pot? If you enjoy having an Instant Pot and you also want to make freezer meals, then just know they make the best combination. These are all freezer meals that you can make in the Instant Pot! And yes, these are all freezer meals you can make ahead. If you are short on time, then these are the meals for you! 

• Beef Barbacoa Instant Pot Recipe by Imperfectly Happy Home 
• Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli by Imperfectly Happy Home 
• Instant Pot Dal Tadka by Class Cay Cooking 
• Low Carb Instant Pot Salsa Chicken by Easy Recipes for Families
• Instant Pot Lentil Soup by Easy Recipes for Families  
• Best Instant Pot Beef Stew by Easy Recipes for Families
• Instant Pot Coconut Masoor DAL TADKA by My Plantiful Cooking
• Instant Pot Beef Stew by Urban Bliss Life 
• Pressure Cooker Cauliflower Corn Chowder by Recipe This 
• Pressure Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup by Coupons for Your Family 

Freezer Meals You Can Make in the Slow Cooker 

How many of you have a slow cooker? If you do, then it’s time to make some of these make ahead meals in the slow cooker. Some of you may call it a slow cooker and others may call it a crockpot.

We can all agree that cooking in the slow cooker is a fabulous way to be hands-off with your cooking. Plus, you can use the slow cooker to make freezer meals you can make ahead!

If you don’t have a slow cooker, then this may be the perfect year to grab one. There are so many delicious recipes to try in your slow cooker that you can also use as meals for the freezer. 

• Crock Pot Corned Beef by Imperfectly Happy Home 
• East Keto Beef Barbacoa by Keto Cooking Wins 
• Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe by Passionate Penny Pincher
• Crockpot Orange Chicken by Passionate Penny Pincher
• Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff by the Cozy Cook 
• Slow Cooker Meatball Soup by Urban Bliss Life 
• Crockpot Chicken Fajitas by Recipes from a Pantry 
• Slow Cooker Tuscan by Recipes from a Pantry 

I hope you’re able to make some of these 51 freezer meals you can make ahead. There are so many great things about these make ahead meals. Here are some of my favorite reasons for making meals ahead of time. 

• You can do batch cooking and cook lots of meals at one time.
• You can freeze a bunch of meals and pull them out when you don’t feel like cooking. 
• You can use all of your appliances to make different meals. 
• Your kids can help learn the valuable skill of freezer cooking. 
• You waste fewer ingredients when you do freezer cooking! 

Ready to stock your freezer? If you haven’t leaped into meal planning with the freezer, then I think this list is a good way to get started. I tried to include a variety so that you can ensure your family gets to try a variety of meals.

Don’t be shy about making these meals. Let me know what you make in the comments.