One Chicken-Veggie Recipe, Five Easy Meals

Speedy Chicken Pot Pies

You're never too busy for a home cooked meal if you have a batch of Freeze and Thaw Chicken-Veggie Dinner Mix in the freezer.


Brooke McLay

 

 

Contributed by: Brooke McLay  www.cheekykitchen.com

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Weeknights can be hectic. There are all of those errands to run after a busy day. There's a house to tidy and mouths to feed. No wonder you feel pulled in a thousand different directions when the clock clicks itself to five o'clock!

 

What you need is a clone, right? A human-like robotic assistant that can juggle it all as well as you. Until technology fills our wildest dreams, we've got a pretty simple solution that will help you beat the dinner hour rush!

 

This basic recipe for Freeze and Thaw Chicken-Veggie Dinner Mix can be made in a single big batch, then frozen into small portions and thawed at a moment's notice. The best part is this one recipe can be served five different ways, so you can enjoy a simple, healthy, homemade meal in just minutes!

 

To make our Freeze and Thaw Chicken-Veggie Dinner Mix, you'll need a few basic ingredients, like chicken, bouillon cubes and two packets of these colorful Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers®. So pretty! So easy!

 

Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers®

 

In a 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until no longer pink in center. Stir in broth and cornstarch. Add frozen vegetables; cook until vegetables are completely thawed.

 

Transfer 4 cups of mixture into plastic freezer containers or resealable freezer bags.

 

Freeze and Thaw Chicken Filling Step 1 Freeze and Thaw Chicken Filling Step 2
 

When you're ready use, pull out a package the night before and place in the refrigerator to thaw. Make any one of the following five meals in minutes!

 

  • Speedy Chicken Pot Pies

    Speedy Chicken Pot Pies

    For delicious Chicken Pot Pies, toss Pillsbury® Grands!® Biscuits on top of the chicken filling and bake until golden brown.

     

  • Quick Chicken & Dumplings

    Quick Chicken & Dumplings

    Chicken & Dumplings, made with baking mix, is the ultimate easy comfort food!

     

  • Quick and Creamy Chicken & Stars Soup

    Quick and Creamy Chicken & Stars Soup

    Turn your chicken filling into a Creamy Chicken & Stars Soup, which pairs perfectly with hot Pillsbury® breadsticks!

     

  • Quick Chicken & Veggie Pasta

    Quick Chicken & Veggie Pasta

    Thaw your chicken mix and toss it over pasta. A bit of Parmesan makes it even tastier!

     

  • Hot Chicken-Quinoa Bowl

    Hot Chicken-Quinoa Bowl

    Pump up the protein in your meal by tossing quinoa with your chicken and veggie filling. Serve over fresh spinach for a healthy touch of greens!

     

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