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frozen meal prep

Frozen Meal Prep: 5 Easy Steps to Save Your Weeknight Dinner


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Healthy

Description

A guide to preparing frozen meals for easy cooking.


Ingredients

  • Chicken breast – 2 lbs
  • Brown rice – 4 cups
  • Broccoli – 4 cups
  • Carrots – 2 cups
  • Olive oil – 4 tablespoons
  • Garlic powder – 2 teaspoons
  • Salt – to taste
  • Pepper – to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cook brown rice according to package instructions.
  3. Chop broccoli and carrots into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Season chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  5. Place chicken, broccoli, and carrots on a baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  7. Cool and portion into containers with rice.
  8. Freeze meals for later use.

Notes

  • Label containers with date and contents.
  • Use within three months for best quality.
  • Reheat in microwave before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Meal Prep
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 meal
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: frozen meal prep