We shared this years ago as I got ready for a new baby, but it’s always the perfect time to bring this back out and get the freezer stocked!  As you head into “the busiest time of the year” consider having dinner handled weeks ahead!!  In one day you can knock out all the cooking for the next month!

These freezer cooking recipes all use common ingredients to cut down on cost and time. These are all freezer beef and chicken meals, but in the future I plan to share other kinds of meals.

If you are new to freezer cooking, let take some of the stress off and share a few tips with you.  You can see my freezer cooking day and learn some tips in the video below:

Ready to get started stocking your freezer?  I’ve put all the recipes below that we made. To make this super simple for you I’ve made a few printables to help out:

• Printable Shopping List – everything you need to make 23 meals!  Don’t feel the need to buy this all at one time, this will help you shop from your pantry too.
• Printable Labels for Meals – cooking instructions and details all ready for you.  Print on labels or just cut them out and tape on.
• Printable Recipes – a copy of what is below, just more handy.

From now on, once a month I plan to share ideas to stock your freezer. Stay tuned in the new year for more tips to stock your freezer!

Stock the Freezer: Freezer Beef and Chicken Meals

Chicken Pot Pie

(makes 5 pies)
3 sticks butter
6 medium onions, diced
salt and pepper to taste
9 cups frozen peas and carrots
2 1/4 cups flour
12 cups chicken stock (3 32 oz cartons)
6 cups cooked and shredded chicken
3/4 cup heavy cream
10 pie crusts (for bottom and top crusts; you’ll only need 5 if you want just top crusts)

1. In a stockpot, melt the butter over medium heat and add the onions, salt, and pepper. Cook until the onions are translucent, about 7 minutes. Add the peas and carrots and cook until heated through.

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