Easy Chicken Freezer Meal Prep: Crockpot Dinners for Busy Days!

[@MsV3]

I was just on the phone with my daughter having a conversation about making freezer crockpot meals for days she doesn’t want to cook after work and your video showed up in my feed. (Proof our phones are listening because I didn’t follow you but I just started.) 😂) I’m sending this video to her for some great ideas. Great ideas. I’ll even use them for myself.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Well for once the spies did a good thing😂Welcome to the family!😁😁

[@RexxReviews]

Thanks for the tips!!! If you don't have one I would HIGHLY recommend a vacuum sealer, one of the best things I've purchased in my kitchen.

[@sdarnell8631]

I absolutely agree. I say that to my husband every time I use mine.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

I actually have one lol. I just always forget to use it when my brain starts doing these big meal preps🫣😂

[@kimbrown6401]

​@@TalesFromAnEmptyNestI find vaccum sealing difficult with bags that contain so much fluid.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

@@kimbrown6401 I have too in the past, but it would work for some of these😁

[@columbia2635]

I have a vacuum sealer that I never use. I can't keep it in the kitchen because I've not enough space after every other appliance I have, so I have to bring it in from the garage - which of course I never do! And even if I perchance do bring it in...there's not enough room so I'm balancing the bags off the countertop. Sigh...

[@danacowles2848]

These are the BEST freezer meals I’ve seen!!! Practical, tasty and easy to do! It’s really good and I love how you presented it! My family will love all of these.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@requiem3160]

Once again, love your prep videos. Amazing work, Tammy! God bless!

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thank you so much! Have a great night!😁

[@taraemerson2835]

Oooooo 3:49 Am and I found my new FAVORITE KZbinr

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Oh gosh! Thank you so much and welcome to the family!!😁😁

[@kandycebeeks7056]

Just found your channel and been binge watching…this one is perfect timing for this week plan for my freezer meal prep👍

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Perfect! 😁😁

[@denisedonaldson5825]

Me too! Loving it!

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

@ 😁😁

[@MakingItMyOwn]

These are so helpful. Thanks!❤👍🏻😊

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Glad you like them!😁😁

[@elaineyakatan2310]

Putting everything that you need into another storage bag is brilliant!

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

It just makes it even easier😁😁

[@gatamadriz]

Great fun! I do this as well, and freeze the bags as flat as I can (put paper towels between the bags). I bought a plastic mail sorter, and then I take my bags and stand them up in sections i.e., chicken, beef, pork etc. Makes "shopping" my freezer easy.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Freezing them flat saves so much space!😁

[@delblonda]

I absolutely love your videos, this would definitely be good for me being a single person to split these meals up and cook in a small crockpot . Thank you for the ideas and inspiration ❤

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thank you so much!😁😁

[@jomama1055]

Wonderful!! Thanks You 😊

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thanks!😁

[@thatandthese]

I appreciate you so much! I love the way you include everything for us. Thank you so much.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thank you and you are very welcome!😁

[@fluffyjos4332]

The thick soups take a knife poke the bottom it comes out easier

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Great tip🙂

[@awest3737]

I LOVE the little garlic balls!! 😂😂❤ These look amazing!! Can't wait to try them all. Thank you!!!

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thanks so much!😁

[@donnawilson2858]

Thank you so much. I will do this, it will help a lot.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thanks!😁

[@Mikesgirl79]

I’m going to try these meals and share some with my daughter. I’ve done the BBQ chicken but I put in some Italian salad dressing, my daughter and daughter in law asked why my BBQ chicken taste better then theirs and I told them I put in Italian dressing, now they do the same 😂

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Sounds great! I share with my grown kids too!😁

[@Colleenkiley-ne7ub]

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[@lilbutterball14]

Excellent video I can't wait to try some of these 😮!

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thank you!😁😁

[@teresasugerik7042]

Thanks for all these tips and how to freeze food but how long can you keep in the freezer before its goes bad

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

I have kept things for a year and it’s still good. I’m pretty sure that as long as it’s sealed correctly and stays frozen it will be fine. Google says most things are good indefinitely if they stay frozen, but the texture of some things might be affected. Just do the research and do what you feel comfortable with 😁

[@mariehardy7846]

I've got those bag holders too. I got mine from TEMU

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Oh nice! I got mine from Amazon about 200 years ago lol, but I love me some Temu!!😁😁

[@mariehardy7846]

@@TalesFromAnEmptyNest Ikr. I'm addicted to that site

[@columbia2635]

You've earned my respect by trimming your chicken because I do exactly the same thing you do and, BOY, do I get trouble for it! I'm so close to being vegan that any of that "weirdness" on chicken is just intolerable. Don't get me started on thighs and drummies! I'll need to try these but adapt them to the Instant Pot. I gave up my crockpot several years ago because it's just so big. I also need to make some adjustments because I cook for my elderly father and he needs to watch his salt.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

I just can’t eat all the chicken yuck lol. Gotta cut it off! You can definitely adjust the salt and seasonings. Some of the seasoning mixes, I have homemade versions of and you could definitely control the salt if you make it yourself😁😁

[@SimtasticGamer]

Definitely gonna be making some of these 😁

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

They’re so good! Lemme know which ones you make😁😁

[@muwgrad1987]

So glad to have found your channel. What great ideas!

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thanks so much!😁

[@cindysouth3209]

Absolutely awesome! Thank you for sharing! Blessings ✝️💖🙏❤️😇

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thank you so much😁😁

[@cindysouth3209]

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[@sidedishesandmore]

Good morning, Tammy. I think you're set with prep for a long while. It's nice to get home from work and have everything at your fingertips, ready to cook or heat up. 😊

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Yes! Thank you! My freezer is still so full from all the meal prep!😁😁

[@jillpounds2219]

This video popped up in my feed and I'm so glad. I even subscribed 😁 it's just my husband and I and I'd like to have some meals in the freezer. 👍

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thank you and welcome to the family!😁

[@KaraLDavis]

❤Your channel is great. I want to meal prep all the time. I don't always have ideas.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thank you so much!😁

[@sherrycook1615]

Thanks for your reply I will add the chicken in frozen to the bags I wasn't sure now I know Thanks to you.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

You’re very welcome!😊

[@sherrycook1615]

Can you use frozen chicken but thaw it first before cutting and adding to bags

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

I wouldn’t thaw and refreeze. You can throw the frozen chicken right in with the rest of the ingredients 😁😁

[@marlenecappel6820]

Just found your channel and am loving it. 😊❤

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thank you so much!😁

[@kay2743]

Hey Tammy! I hope that you are doing well. I thank you for sharing this awesome video! You make everything look so easy. I'm big on eating chicken, so I'll be getting busy making these meals to put in the freezer.❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thank you! These are some good ones to try if you like chicken😁😁

[@carlal.9850]

I just found your channel and subscribed. Last week I bought a lot of ziplock bags on sale, during Amazon October Prime Days. Going to binge your videos for prepping freezer meals. Loved this video! 🍂🧡🍂🧡🍂 9:11

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Yay!! Fill that freezer! Thank you and welcome to the family!😁😁

[@carlal.9850]

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[@veevee111]

I'm excited for these freezer meals as I'm currently on a slow healing journey from a total knee replacement so standing every day cooking meals is just impossible. Physical therapy every other day is quite brutal at this point so I know I'll be out of commission for the next day and that's where these meals will come in handy. I plan to package them up on a weekend, my pain free days, in preparation for the tough weekday therapy days. You have saved me so much money on junk takeout foods. ❤

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

I’m glad these will help you out! I hope you’re feeling back to 100% soon!!😊

[@veevee111]

@@TalesFromAnEmptyNest God bless you! And thank you for all you do.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

@@veevee111 😊😊😊

[@MargaretErbe-t7s]

Been in your shoes 8 yrs ago. Had freezer in fridge filled w frozen meals for a month...cereal...bread..sandwich fillings..fruit & vegetables. Set up table and chair so I could sit to do meal prep...and sit to stir or keep eye on stove. Soak dirty dishes while getting meal nuked or cooked...eat..wash dishes. It takes planning, yet be done. Takes 6 months to get on feet...1 year to be fully recovered. You do not get to do much but physio...rest...eat...sleep. knee and hip in same yr...both great! Persevere. Best wishes on full recovery!

[@MsK-xm7vw]

I don't know what to say. I'm just so happy I found you💯❣

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Well welcome to the family! I’m glad you found me too😁😁

[@tabithapayton576]

You are a genius!! I love your idea of prepping it all (most all ingredients) together before going into the freezer. I freeze my chicken breasts all the time by themselves, and never once has this idea crossed my mind. Thank you so much for sharing! 👏😁

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thank you! These make life so much easier! We love freezer prepping 😁😁

[@JoyceSchildhouse]

Thank you for the recipes, they look amazing. Been looking for recipes for only my hubby and I.❤️

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Awesome! Thanks!😁

[@marygarrett9724]

Oh yea, I’m going to like your channel😊. Subscribed

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thanks and welcome to the family!😁😁

[@conniefincher5488]

OMG! I'm SO glad I saw this video today. Can't wait to get started on these meal preps. I noticed on just one of the recipes that it said thaw overnight. Would it be the same for all? If not, I need to know how to add to crockpot all frozen together like that.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

You can thaw overnight or just dump them in frozen! You may need to adjust the cooking time just a little if you’re cooking from frozen. If you cook from frozen and they froze flat and won’t fit in the crockpot, just throw them in some cold water for about 30 mins and you should be able to get them to fit in there😁

[@hopesellers1031]

Looks wonderful!

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thank you!😁

[@marygarrett9724]

Hi from Plaquemine! Going to try some of these. Looks good

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Hey neighbor!😁😁

[@carolynsinyard5215]

What a wonderful channel you have. I will be making freezer meals all next week. Have a wonderfully blessed day.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thank you so much!😁😁

[@lindaoneill6323]

I adore Ollie's

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Me too!!😁😁

[@LindaKreutzer-v2d]

Where can I buy this bag opener-thingy that you used!?

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

I got mine from Amazon. These are the ones I have😁 amzn.to/3BNFNci

[@tammiekniprath4522]

When I'm making the Mississippi style anything I'm not a real big one on peppers so I just put a couple tablespoons of pickle juice instead of the pepperoncinis for their juice

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

I’ll have to try that😁

[@cindysmith3224]

Thank you for the recipes. I am wondering how you would adjust the recipe to allow using your cream soup and brown gravy mix to make the freezer chicken and gravy?

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

One “helping” of the cream of mix is equal to 1 can of soup. You can use about 2 Tbsp of the brown gravy mix to equal a packet of the brown gravy mix😁

[@carlaluhn6806]

I can't wait to try your Honey garlic, spinach Alfredo, & teriyaki recipes 💖. They all look good but those are 3 I know I love & these crockpot versions sound delicious! For me, crockpot season has finally arrived 😂. You know what I mean. Where I cook all these hardy, comforting, just good down home meals that I can't eat all of because I'm also an empty nester but I can't help myself & cook 'em anyway...lol. I share with my Dad, he picks up a lot of meals here but he's a meat & taters guy so he fusses about some stuff. He eats most of it anyway so whatever🙃🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️😂. Anyway, thanks for some new ones to try again 💖.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

I like to cook these and then eat on them all week lol😁😁

[@NancyR0404]

Oh wow these all look delicious 😋 and I'm actually on my way to Sam's club looks like I'll be adding these meal prep ideas to my list. 😊 Can't decide which one to cook first. ❤😊😊

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Yay!! Thanks so much! It is hard to choose lol. We love them all!😁😁

[@MM-ss1sr]

Where did you get those bag holders?

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

I got them from Amazon. Here’s a link for the ones I bought🙂 amzn.to/3AaqJ82

[@loribabineaux2945]

I just found your channel and I love these recipes! These are actually things that we would eat . Also we are local to Bernard honey as well, so it's nice to meet you neighbor

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thanks! Hey neighbor!😁😁

[@margaretanncarno4014]

For the cream of chicken soup, can your cream soup base be used?

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Yep! It will work in place of any cream of soup in a recipe😁

[@margaretanncarno4014]

@@TalesFromAnEmptyNestI can’t believe how fast your repsonded!! Thank you! I hope you have a safe and happy new year!

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

@ you’re welcome! Happy new year to you!😁

[@nikitanikita877]

Happy I came across your channel. New subscriber.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thanks and welcome to the family!😁

[@ninacamille7696]

Thank you for sharing

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thanks for watching!😁😁

[@SusanPittman-bj4lc]

I have a trick to share with you. At the last bit of vinegar, add regular vinegar and the culture of Bragg's makes more. Just like starter dough.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Really?! Thanks for sharing😁

[@columbia2635]

Just got to the Teriyaki chicken. I would suggest investing in sesame oil because it has a distinct flavor you can never get from canola! It is a bit like an unsweetened, natural peanut butter. It also takes very little of it to flavor the dish. In a pinch, do the canola and maybe think about adding a bit of peanut butter, too.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thanks for the tip!😁

[@keldaogg2157]

❤

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

😁

[@jeannine1739]

This would work well with many other proteins, as well. Pork, beef, for some even salmon.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Yes! I have a beef freezer prep too!😁

[@jeannine1739]

@@TalesFromAnEmptyNest I'll get there - I subscribed yesterday and am binge watching your videos today. :)

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

@@jeannine1739 awww thanks!😊😊

[@kathleenjorgensen8350]

Hi.new to your show.made the pb chocolate, and chocolate. They're chilling right now,very easy.love your ideas.💙

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Awesome! Thank you!😁

[@kellys617]

🎉

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

🙂

[@trudepettigrew7339]

Oh dang, I needed every one of these recipes and payday's a comin.' 😁 Thanks. Can't wait.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

It has been so nice to just throw stuff in the crockpot and not have to cook!!😁😁

[@trudepettigrew7339]

@@TalesFromAnEmptyNest love that crockpot

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

@@trudepettigrew7339 😁😁

[@jackieellenbarnes1268]

I cut off the Ickys from My Chicken too 🤮

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

I don’t know how people eat it🫣😁

[@vivianjohnson4940]

I just subscribed. I wanted to let you know the Mississippi Chicken Sliders are delicious!You do leave out the AU jus gravy mix with it though. The family devoured it.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thanks and welcome to the family! I sometimes use au jus, sometimes brown gravy mix. You can change it up😁

[@dharmakelleherauthor]

I have a cannister of brown gravy mix. How much should I use when the recipe calls for a packet of brown gravy mix? Is it like half a cup?

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

I don’t measure when I use the big containers, but I think it’s about 3 tbsp per packet😁

[@dharmakelleherauthor]

@@TalesFromAnEmptyNest Thanks!

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

@@dharmakelleherauthor you’re welcome!🙂

[@lorilarson5746]

I’ve tried these before, different Recipe and mine Always gets almost like freezer burnt, the texture is off, any Suggestions??? Love your Channel🥰

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Maybe try double bagging them or try a vacuum sealer. Maybe the temp of your freezer has something to do with it? ’ve never had that problem so I’m not sure🙂

[@HA-STAR-KITCHEN]

👍286,supar Recipe nice 👌 niw sapscraypar 🎉🎉🎉

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thanks so much and welcome to the family 😁

[@GothicDominatrix]

I just put the teriyaki chicken in the Crock-Pot and it smelled amazing as I was prepping it. I hope it tastes as good as it smells. The next 6 hours are going to be torture lol

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Lol if it’s not frozen, crank it up to high and it will be ready sooner😂

[@GothicDominatrix]

@TalesFromAnEmptyNest I want it ready for when my husband gets home lol otherwise I would!

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

@ hang in there😂

[@GothicDominatrix]

@@TalesFromAnEmptyNest it's gonna be ready in 10 mins and my husband still isn't home 😭 it's torture lol

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

@ just have a little taste. We won’t tell him 😁

[@joaneaton-d8v]

Do you have a link for these great recipes/

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

The recipes are all written out in the description box below the video🙂🙂

[@pambrown5401]

Yummy………..made a subscriber out of me!

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Awesome! Thank you and welcome to the family!😁

[@barbaraholland816]

What state do you live? I'm in Texas!

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

I’m next door in Louisiana😁😁

[@barbaraholland816]

@@TalesFromAnEmptyNest I was in Orange right on the border. But now I live in Nacogdoches to be near my grown children and their families..

[@kenyan6701]

New subscriber!!!

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thanks and welcome to the family 😁😁

[@AKD822]

What knife are you using?

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

It was a gift, I don’t remember the name of it🙂

[@AKD822]

​@@TalesFromAnEmptyNest Looks like it slices through that chicken like butter.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

@@AKD822 it’s a great knife! I have a bread knife in the same brand that I love too. I will have to try to find the name because I’d love to have more😁😁

[@lorenebroussard5127]

Are you using a RADA knife?

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Someone else asked me the same thing. I actually got that knife from someone, and I have no idea what the brand is. I love it though!😁

[@kathleenjorgensen8350]

Fudge.forgot that😂

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

😁😁

[@HaTikvahOfTheWorld]

For your teriaki chicken, if you don't have sesame oil, then OMIT the oil! Sesame oil is HIGHLY flavored and canola oil has NO flavor! Otherwise, everything looks delicious!

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thanks for the tip!😁

[@brendaduncan7272]

Rachel Bankhead

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

???

[@TracieL1234]

Wait….you would ever have a time when there wasn’t cheese in the house?😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

It’s a frightening thought! I have to be prepared for anything😂😂😂

[@marygrott8095]

I'm fairly new to your channel, amd let me just say that you are quickly becoming one of my favorite KZbinrs! I just love your content and how yiu show us how to make so many convenience items! I did not know you have another channel, so I'll definitely check that out. Oh, i see I'm already subscribed to your other channel. Do you post on there often?

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thank you so much! I post once a week on my other channel😁

[@lucyalderman422]

Any infant capable of eating chicken is also able to eat honey

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

@@lucyalderman422 it isn’t recommended for babies under 1 year to have honey due to the potential for infant botulism. However, some parents do baby led weaning so they could potentially be able to eat chicken…in small bites of course…or have some of the broth from a meal at least, before 1 year old🙂

[@kimbrown6401]

No honey until after 1 year old. We delt with this with our 1st daughter years ago.