Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole ready to go in the freezer
I’m so thankful for a freezer full of food! We’re gearing up for our local homeschool conference this weekend and for speaking/having a booth at the Virginia Homeschool Conference next week. So I’m relying a lot on food that’s already prepped and won’t take me long to prepare.
Breakfasts
Granola bars
Cereal
Baked Oatmeal (from the freezer)
Green Monster Smoothies
Morning Glory Muffins, hard-boiled eggs
Omelets in a Muffin Tin, fruit
English Muffin Bread (toasted), scrambled eggs, fruitLunches
Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches from the freezer
Leftovers x 2
Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole, carrots, fruit
Salad, Hard-boiled eggs, toast, fruit
Snack-y lunch
Brown Bag BurritosSnacks
Fruit/veggies
Popcorn
Banana BreadDinners
Dinner with extended family
Memorial Day Cookout: Marinated Chicken, wild rice, corn on the cob, fruit salad, s’mores
Southwest Rollups from the freezer, steamed veggies, sliced oranges & apples
Barbecued Meatballs, sweet potatoes, steamed veggies, fruit
Dinner out
Ham & Cheese Pockets from the freezer, fruit salad, steamed veggies
Lasagna Casserole, English Muffin Bread (toasted), steamed broccoli, fruit
What’s on your menu this week? Share details and/or your link to your menu plan in the comments.
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I’m making the English muffin bread this week, too. I’m excited for it! I’ve got more catch-up to do with the freezer cooking this week, but that’s fine because I’m loving my freezer full of food right now
Here’s what’s on our menu this week: http://cozycakescottage.com/2012/05/27/our-menu-week-of-may-27-2012/
I see several things on your menu that I want to try like the baked oatmeal and BBQ meatballs. Yum!
Here is what is on our menu this week (dairy and soy free):
http://www.momsplans.com/2012/05/menu-planning-for-may-27-2012/
Your cookout sounds good. We ended up running out of charcoal & baking our chicken, but we had something similar! Our menu this week is super simple:
http://www.momscupofambition.com/2012/05/this-weeks-menu-plan_27.html
I finally the chance to make your Chicken Broccoli Casserole and LOVED it! Super easy, cheap, and delish! Thank you!
I’d love to get a grill so we can do some cooking out soon.
Here’s what we’re having:
http://www.stayathomemademom.blogspot.com/2012/05/menu-plan-528.html#comment-form
Unfortunately I don’t have a large freezer stockpile right now. However it is getting nice so I’m relying a lot more on the grill. Good luck at your upcoming conferences!
Here’s my menu for the week.
http://www.wonderwomanimnot.com/2012/05/weekly-menu_27.html
I totally need to try your broccoli casserole for the freezer! Here’s our menu for the week after a long, wonderful weekend. Hard to get back in the routine!
http://gettingthroughtheday.com/cooking/1421.html
We’re having Pizza Pie, Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos, and a few meals from the grill:
http://ourfrugalhappylife.blogspot.com/2012/05/weekly-menu-plan-527-slow-cooker.html
All gluten free!
Crystal – I’m just wondering if you used white flour or freshly ground whole wheat in the English Muffin Bread Recipe. If you used WW how did it turn out? Does it still have the texture of an english muffin?
This was my question too – I want to try the English Muffin Bread but wondering if Whole Wheat will work?
I might have to try that english muffin bread next week!
Here is our dinner plan for the week:
http://booksbillsandgrocerybags.blogspot.com/2012/05/dinner-plan-527-62.html?m=1
I need to try those Morning Glory Muffins! Here’s our healthy meal plan for the week: http://saveliveeatlove.com/2012/05/eat-weekly-menu-527/
Crystal, what do you include in your “snak-y” lunches? My 3 year old is so picky and I’m trying to encourage him to branch out. If it were up to him, he would eat grilled chicken or steak at every meal!!
Can I move in with any of y’all? Food looks great!
I’m making your chicken and broccoli casserole this week! I’m trying to catch up with all the freezer cooking tasks from May. Since we moved its been busy but now I’m ready for this weeks menu and freezer cooking!
http://simplymykitchen.com/on-the-menu-for-the-week-of-may-27th/
My kids LOVE meatballs! One of their very favorites!
Another busy week, so our meals are pretty laid back and simple!
http://structureinanunstructuredlife.com/2012/05/29/what-were-eating-this-week-may-28/
My husband and I got back from a trip late last night, and it was so nice I had something in the freezer to pull out for dinner tonight since I don’t have any fresh groceries on hand!
Here is my family’s meal plan for the week
We’re trying to eat cleaner, less processed foods. Thanks for the inspiration, as always!!
http://healthyfoodchat.com/forum/showthread.php?p=133#post133
Oh ya – and that English Muffin Bread looks AWESOME!
I wrote up mine already. I am so excited to actually be on top of things now that I am doing it along with you Crystal. Here is the link: http://mixingwithmichelle.blogspot.com/2012/05/menu-monday-may-28-june-3.html
I really need to work on my menu planning over the summer!
All of your recipes look wonderful. I do have a question about homemade pizza dough. I do not have a problem making the dough- I have a problem with making the crust smooth & even. Mine always is uneven in thickness & many times I get thin spots & holes. Any advise on pressing the dough out to size? It is best to use your fingers, not roll it out, correct? HELP.
I always roll mine out… on parchment paper and bake it on a pizza stone.
I find my dough rolls best if the dough is cold and the counter and rolling pin have been dusted with flour. I roll it and turn dough over before it becomes too large. Then roll to desired size. My crust usually has some thicker areas along the edges but I like the “rustic” look.
I just posted my menu for this week! We are trying your green rice casserole tonight…. can’t wait!
Here’s my menu for the week: http://nearlynaturalnicole.blogspot.com/2012/05/menu-plan-528-63.html
Whenever I freeze casserole with rice in them the rice always reheats sort of harder, almost a raw/undercooked texture to it. The rice can have a good texture if we eat it right away, but after freezing/thawing/cooking it’s different. Have you run into this and how do you handle? Thanks.
I’ve never had that problem. I always cook it so it’s just barely done. I also use brown rice and I think that helps — maybe?
Love having food in the freezer!
Here’s our $100 Budget Weekly Menu for 6: http://thepeacefulmom.com/2012/05/25/100-budget-menu-525/ and the adjustments we make for my gluten free child: http://thepeacefulmom.com/2012/05/28/simple-gluten-free-weekly-menu-528/
I made up a batch of the Chicken Broccoli and Rice casserole on Sunday for dinner. We really loved it. I just wish I would have made more for the freezer. I will know better next time.
Our meals this week are easy and quick meals and a few dinners from the freezer.
http://www.frugalfamilyhome.com/food/menu/menu-for-the-week-of-527
So many great ideas! Thanks for sharing!
Here’s this weeks supper menu filled with lots of picnic/camping foods with a little healthfulness thrown in for good measure. http://frugalandhealthful.com/2012/05/29/whats-for-supper/
I was also wondering what happened to the rest of your snack/dessert freezer series posts? Did I miss them somehow?
Chicken Caesar Pizza and All-Natural Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Cookies this week…plus over 300 more free, kid-tested and family-approved recipes! http://www.jennifervandahm.com/search/label/All%20Recipes
I just made the Chicken Brocc. Rice casserole last night. Very good-made a small dish and froze a little for another meal. Thanks
Was craving english muffins but my husband is the one who makes them so when I saw the bread receipe I tried it and oh my goodness. It will be a staple in our house. We are going to try it as grilled ham and cheese sandwhich. Thanks for the great link.