If your freezer is packed with frozen vegetables, these recipes will help you put them to good use. Frozen veggies are convenient to keep on hand since they require little prep, last longer than fresh produce and make it easy to enjoy your favorites even when they’re out of season. These delicious recipes feature freezer staples like peas, peppers, spinach and onions in satisfying pastas, soups and more. Try our Pierogi Sheet-Pan or Stuffed Peppers with Frozen Fried Rice for a flavorful meal that helps make some extra room in your freezer.
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Pierogi Sheet-Pan Supper Is High in Protein
Frozen pierogies, chicken sausage and a pepper-and-onion medley make this sheet-pan supper an easy, satisfying dinner with minimal prep and cleanup. Everything roasts together until browned and tender, then gets tossed with a smoky paprika-sherry vinaigrette that ties the whole meal together.
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Stuffed Peppers with Frozen Fried Rice Is an Easy Make-Ahead Dinner
Frozen vegetable fried rice fills these stuffed peppers for a quick, satisfying dinner that’s packed with vegetables and plant-based protein. Baking the peppers until tender creates the perfect vessel for the savory fried rice and edamame filling, while sesame oil, soy sauce and chile-garlic sauce add bold flavor.
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Chicken, Corn & Black Bean Enchiladas Are Full of Fiber for a Satisfying Dinner
These hearty chicken enchiladas are designed for meal prep, so you can bake one casserole right away while keeping another unbaked in the freezer. Make one casserole for dinner tonight and serve it with a side of guacamole and more of your favorite toppings; freeze the second for an easy meal later.
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Chicken Pot Pie Casserole Is High in Protein
There’s no need to choose between tonight’s dinner and tomorrow’s meal prep. This recipe makes two chicken pot pie casseroles, so you can bake one now and freeze the other for a future dinner when comfort food is calling.
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The Best Crispy Chicken Salad
This crispy chicken salad has all the flavors of a restaurant favorite, with the convenience of a few freezer shortcuts. Crispy chicken tenders are layered over fresh greens and finished with a creamy yogurt ranch dressing for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Ground Turkey & Broccoli Tater Tot Casserole Is High in Protein
Double the comfort with this Ground Turkey & Broccoli Tater Tot Casserole! This recipe makes two casseroles, so you can bake one for dinner tonight and freeze the other for an easy homemade meal later. You can also assemble both casseroles ahead of time and freeze them unbaked until you’re ready for an easy and comforting veggie-packed meal.
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High-Fiber Cucumber, Corn & White Bean Salad
This colorful chopped salad is packed with crisp vegetables, creamy white beans and a bright herb vinaigrette that comes together in minutes. Serve it as a light lunch or pair it with grilled chicken, fish or burgers for an easy weeknight meal.
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Pesto Pasta with Peas & Tomatoes
This Pesto Pasta with Peas & Tomatoes is a bright, flavorful dish that comes together quickly. Pasta is cooked alongside frozen sweet peas, then tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes and basil pesto for a fresh, herbaceous finish. You can serve it warm or chilled, making it perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks or picnics. A sprinkle of Parmesan and a squeeze of lemon add the perfect final touch.
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Spaghetti with Mushrooms, Spinach & Ricotta
This five-ingredient spaghetti is a cozy dish that is both comforting and effortless. Earthy mushrooms, spinach and garlic flavor the pasta alongside whole-milk ricotta that creates a creamy sauce. You can elevate the flavor even more by using wild mushrooms for a deeper savory flavor and finishing with a squeeze of lemon to brighten everything up.
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20-Minute Black Bean Soup
This easy black bean soup takes only 20 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for busy weeknights when you want something satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. Canned black beans help speed things up, and taco seasoning and fire-roasted tomatoes help build rich, savory flavor in just minutes. Cream cheese melted in at the end gives this soup a silky texture. Pair it with warm tortillas or crusty bread for a simple, comforting meal.
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Creamy Lemon-Dill Chicken & Rice Casserole
This creamy lemon-dill chicken and rice casserole is pure comfort in a bowl, bursting with the bright, fresh flavors of lemon and dill. Tender chicken and brown rice make it a satisfying, cozy dish everyone will love. Using microwaveable rice is a game-changer for convenience. It cuts down on prep time, ensuring the dish comes together quickly. Of course, if you have it, leftover cooked brown rice will work just as well.
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Saag Aloo Matar
This cozy one-skillet recipe draws inspiration from two Indian dishes: saag aloo and aloo matar. It’s packed with plenty of vegetables, including leafy greens, potatoes and peas, all simmered in an aromatic tomato-based sauce. Saag aloo matar is perfect on its own or served with warm naan or basmati rice.
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White Bean Enchilada Skillet
This skillet recipe takes inspiration from classic enchiladas, featuring veggies, tortillas, white beans and a cheesy topping. Instead of rolling up the filling, the tortillas are baked right into the skillet for the perfect weeknight dinner. We love tangy green enchilada sauce here, but feel free to swap it out for red sauce if you prefer.
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Creamy Honey-Mustard Chicken Casserole
This creamy honey-mustard chicken casserole is pure comfort in a casserole dish! With tender chicken and rice baked in a creamy honey-mustard sauce, layered with vegetables and baked until bubbly, it’s the kind of meal that warms you from the inside out. Serve it with a green salad and some crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the delicious sauce.
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Sick Day Chicken Noodle Soup
This sick-day chicken noodle soup, packed with tender chicken, warm broth and soft noodles, is designed to soothe and nourish when you’re feeling under the weather. The combination of tender chicken breast, ginger and garlic boosts flavor, while the warm broth helps clear congestion and keep you hydrated. Ready in just 20 minutes, this soup is the perfect remedy for a cold, offering comfort and relief with minimal effort.
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Chicken-Potpie Twice-Baked Potatoes
These chicken-potpie twice-baked potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, combining the best of two classics into one delicious dish. Each bite offers the cozy flavors of chicken potpie nestled inside a perfectly baked potato for a warm, satisfying meal that’s perfect for when you need a little extra comfort on your plate.
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Spinach & Artichoke Spaghetti Squash Nests
These spinach-and-artichoke spaghetti squash nests bring together the familiar flavors of spinach-and-artichoke dip with sweet and tender-crisp spaghetti squash strands. A very sharp chef’s knife is the best way to cut the spaghetti squash into even rounds. If the squash has a particularly tough skin, pierce it with a fork in 4 or 5 different places and microwave it for about 3 to 4 minutes to soften it for slicing.
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General Tso’s Cauliflower
This plant-based version of General Tso’s chicken is the perfect weeknight meal, swapping out the chicken for cauliflower with a boost of vibrant green color and gut-healthy fiber coming from edamame. Serve it over brown rice or whole-wheat noodles to sop up any leftover sauce.
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Cheesy Chicken & White Bean Skillet
This chicken and white bean skillet is so easy, creamy and cheesy you’ll want to eat it on repeat! With minimal prep and easy-to-find ingredients, it’s the perfect weeknight meal that’s sure to satisfy. Pepper Jack cheese and a jalapeño pepper add kick to the sauce. If you want to reduce the heat, swap out the pepper Jack for Monterey Jack and skip the jalapeño.
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Skillet Salmon with Orzo & Green Pea Pesto
This delightful one-pan dinner combines salmon fillets with fresh green pea pesto and orzo pasta. Green pea pesto adds a unique twist to the traditional pesto, bringing a hint of sweetness, body and a vibrant green color to your plate. If you like a more traditional pesto flavor, swap out the dill for chopped fresh basil, or use store-bought basil pesto or sun-dried tomato pesto in its place.
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Skillet Curry Chickpea Potpie
Treat yourself to this chickpea potpie, featuring 10 grams of fiber enveloped in a fragrant blend of spices and a creamy coconut milk-based sauce. We streamline the prep by cooking everything in one skillet and topping it with a shingled layer of puff pastry, eliminating the need for a bottom crust. This way, you can enjoy a delicious dinner in just about an hour.
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Creamy Chicken, Corn & Poblano Skillet Casserole
This zesty skillet chicken casserole is perfect for a busy weeknight. A creamy sauce coats the chicken, offering a flavorful bite with a nice level of heat. Poblano peppers are generally mild, but their heat can vary. For a milder version, you can substitute green bell peppers and omit the jalapeño.
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Creamy Pesto Shrimp with Gnocchi & Peas
This speedy dinner recipe combines shrimp with pillowy gnocchi, pesto and peas in a creamy sauce. Feel free to substitute the peas with other veggies, such as broccoli or asparagus. Sprinkle in some crushed red pepper for a bit of heat, or garnish with grated Parmesan cheese to enhance the savory flavor.
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Sheet-Pan Teriyaki Salmon with Green Beans
Think of this sheet-pan teriyaki salmon as a stir-fry without the stirring! Instead, rice and veggies are baked on a sheet pan alongside green beans and salmon coated in a sweet teriyaki glaze. Microwaveable precooked rice or leftover brown rice work well here—just be sure to break up any clumps of rice that are stuck together so it cooks evenly.
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Spinach, Feta & Artichoke Tater Tot Casserole
This egg-based dinner casserole is assembled and baked in a single baking dish, making prep (and cleanup!) a breeze. Potato tots nestled on top add a crispy, golden crust. Be sure to squeeze as much moisture as you can from the frozen artichoke hearts and spinach to prevent the casserole from becoming soggy. If you can’t find frozen artichoke hearts, you can use canned—just make sure to rinse them well to remove any excess salty brine.
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Slow-Cooker Marry Me Chicken with Barley
Fall in love with this easy version of Marry Me Chicken—a dish with chicken and julienned sun-dried tomatoes swimming in a creamy sauce. Our version adds cherry tomatoes and zucchini for an added boost of veggies, plus barley which soaks up the sauce and makes this dish a complete meal all in one pot. Make sure the barley is completely submerged in the liquid so it cooks evenly.
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Slow-Cooker Sun-Dried Tomato & Spinach Pasta Bake
This simple vegetarian pasta bake is rich in protein and comes together effortlessly in the slow cooker, for a convenient one-pot meal. The combination of sun-dried tomatoes, sun-dried tomato pesto and plenty of veggies delivers a mix of sweet and savory flavors with every bite. Feel free to replace the sun-dried tomato pesto with basil pesto, offering a fresh twist on the dish.
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Spinach & Artichoke Dip Soup
This creamy soup captures the essence of spinach-artichoke dip perfectly. A touch of lemon juice adds a refreshing zing. Mop up every last bit with a hearty slice of whole-grain country bread, or garnish the soup with crushed pita chips for extra crunch. If you can’t find frozen artichoke hearts, you can opt for canned, but remember to give them a rinse if you’re watching your sodium.
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Creamy Lemon-Dill Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Casserole
Imagine this simple recipe as the casserole version of classic chicken noodle soup! The key to enhancing the flavor is using high-quality broth or homemade chicken stock. Don’t overlook the step of slightly undercooking the noodles—it guarantees they maintain the perfect texture after baking. While we enjoy the fresh, grassy notes of dill, feel free to use parsley or chives as equally delicious alternatives.
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Easy Tofu Curry
Baking the tofu for this protein-packed curry adds texture and helps the tofu hold its shape once added to the sauce. The curry itself is smooth and creamy, with warmth from the spices and some kick from Madras curry powder and jalapeño. If you want to dial down the spice level, swap out the Madras curry powder for regular curry powder. Tearing the tofu by hand helps the curry sauce cling onto all the craggy bits, but if desired, you could cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes instead.
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Vegetable Lasagna with White Sauce
This vegetable lasagna with white sauce has a velvety sauce with lots of veggies and plenty of cheesy goodness. The layers of butternut squash give the dish a sweet and creamy flavor and texture. This vegetarian lasagna packs comfort in every bite.
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Creamy Chicken Pasta with Brussels Sprouts & Artichokes
The creamy white wine–garlic sauce brings together artichokes and shaved Brussels sprouts with nutty whole-wheat pasta in this quick dinner. Use a mandoline or a very sharp knife to shave the Brussels sprouts. If you opt for pre-packaged shaved sprouts, note that they might be on the thicker side, requiring a few extra minutes of cooking time. You can swap in canned artichokes, but they tend to have more sodium than frozen, so give them a good rinse before adding.
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20-Minute White Bean Soup
This fiber-rich soup is an easy, healthy dinner when you’re pressed for time. This brothy soup is finished with a bit of heavy cream for body and richness. For a thicker soup, mash 1/2 cup of the beans and stir into the soup right before adding the cream. Frozen sweet potatoes and collard greens keep the prep to a minimum, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, fresh veggies work just as well. Serve with crusty bread for dunking.
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Eat-the-Rainbow Vegetable Soup
This vibrant and wholesome soup recipe helps support your well-being. It’s packed with a variety of colorful vegetables like tomatoes, which contain lycopene, a phytochemical that may help reduce inflammation. The base of the soup is prepped ahead of time and stored in separate containers. Simply add the broth and heat it in the microwave when you’re ready to eat. If you don’t wish to travel with vegetable broth or don’t have access to a microwave, you can use reduced-sodium bouillon instead and just add hot water.
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