There’s nothing better than pulling out a prepped or already cooked meal from the freezer and reheating it on crazy days when there’s not enough time to cook.
These crockpot freezer meals are perfect for meal prep and don’t lose their flavors after being stored away. Stock your freezer with a few of these and you have a cozy dinner ready to go when you need it without much work. These crockpot recipes are great for busy weeknights or activity filled weekends.
You’ll find a great assortment of crockpot freezer meals that are:
- family friendly
- great to make ahead
- fairly easy to make with common ingredients
- good options for weeknight dinners and family meals
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Why You’ll Love These Freezable Slow Cooker Recipes
- Make and freeze – make dinner and then freeze the leftovers for later to make multiple meals in one sitting.
- Healthier – all these meals are on the healthy side and use real food ingredients and less processed foods.
- Easy meal planning – when you make these recipes you will automatically have a meal (or meals) that you can add to your meal plan next week or month that you don’t have to cook – just heat and eat!
- Kid friendly – these are meals you kids will actually eat, making them great for busy school nights and feeding your family with less stress.
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Favorite Crockpot Recipes that Freeze Well
This is my handpicked list of the BEST Crockpot recipes to make ahead and freeze!
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1- Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore
An easy dinner idea that can be turned into a hearty freezer meal so you can thaw and heat quickly. This cacciatore is made with chicken thighs, veggies, and tomato sauce.
2- Turkey Chili
Made with turkey instead of ground beef, this chili is a healthier version of the classic and easy to freeze. Several ingredients come together in the course of 4-6 hours for this delicious dinner idea.
3- Slow Cooker Osso Buco
Beef shanks, veggies, red wine, broth, and spices come together to create this easy crockpot meal that’s freezer friendly. Osso Buco is a rich and tender dish that is sure to be a hit with your family.
4- Gluten Free Beef Stew
A hearty dinner idea the whole family will love, this gluten free beef stew is perfect to freeze ahead for cozy comfort food meals. This version is made without wine and includes potatoes, carrots, zucchini and corn which the kids love.
5- Crockpot Ziti
Simple, delicious, and filling, you can make ziti in the slow cooker and then freeze for up to 6 months so you have an easy dinner to enjoy when you’re ready.
6- Slow Cooker Vegan Chili
Chili is always on the menu and it’s one of those filling meal ideas that’s easy to make ahead. Just prep, slow cook, and freeze. Plus this recipe is vegetarian!
7- Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa
Slow cook this beef in the crockpot and then you can slice or shred the brisket to freeze it for future use. It’s the perfect beef barbacoa for tacos, burritos or quesadillas.
8- Pumpkin Soup
Enjoy pumpkin all season long with this freezer friendly pumpkin soup. It’s a savory soup that brings in a little Asian flair and is great for hectic weeknights.
9- Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken
BBQ chicken is always a crowd pleaser and it’s super easy to make in the slow cooker. This slow cooker BBQ chicken has plenty of flavor, is super easy to make and perfect for meal prep.
10- Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas
Enchiladas freeze really well and they’re easy to make in the slow cooker. These chicken enchiladas are perfect for meal prep and super tasty. You make the chicken in the slow cooker, then assemble the enchiladas and bake later!
11- Crockpot Italian Wedding Soup
This classic recipe for Italian wedding soup is made in the crockpot and is a great big batch meal to eat and freeze leftovers for later. This is real crowd pleaser that’s also good to make ahead for big family gatherings.
12- Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken
Double the recipe for this slow cooker Mexican chicken just so you can have plenty to freeze. Use the chicken in a variety of different meals and dishes.
13- Slow Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs
With perfectly seasoned Italian meatballs and a savory sauce that’s bursting with flavor, this crockpot spaghetti and meatballs dish is great for making ahead of time.
14- Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes
Sloppy joes are a classic and it’s a kid friendly meal that’s easy to make in the crockpot. You can also make it ahead and freeze in a container or bag for months. Make this ahead for when your kids have company over or for easy potluck dinners.
15- Hamburger Stew
This hamburger stew is a budget friendly crockpot recipe that uses ground meat and just a few kitchen stables. Best part – it makes a lot and freezes well!
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