I had never made White Chicken Chili before, but it came out so good last week. Everyone liked it, and we’ll definitely be having it again. I used the recipe in  $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook for a guide. Here’s how I made my White chicken Chili.

Saturday – pizza night – Pizza and carrot sticks

Sunday – sandwich day – Dirty Rice

Monday – chicken – Baked Chicken, sweet potato fries, salad

Tuesday – beef – Fajitas, salad

Wednesday – super simple – left-overs, salad

Thursday – chicken – Chicken Spaghetti Alfredo, green beans

Friday – Friday Night Fire/Beef – Steak, Challah Bread, corn

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I had never made White Chicken Chili before, but while looking through The  $5. Dinner Mom Cookbook, I saw her recipe that looked simple. I made a few changes, though. Since I wanted to use food from the freezer, and we don’t use the diced chili’s the recipe called for.  And, of course, I had to make a larger amount. lol  This is a very quick recipe to put together when using the broth, chicken and beans from the freezer. Here’s what I did:

White Chicken Chili


5 tablespoons butter
1 large onion
5 tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken broth from the freezer
3 cups milk
3 cups cooked chicken from the freezer
4 cups Great Northern Beans from the freezer
Chili powder to taste
Salt & Pepper to taste

My Freezer stash of chicken, beans and broth.

Stir in chicken and beans. Season to taste. I used over a tablespoon of chili powder. Start with less, you can always add more. But once it’s too spicy there is nothing you can do about it.

I served this with cornbread my daughter made, and cooked broccoli.

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We had the Chicken and Bacon Subs form my last freezer cooking session last night. They were so good! I will definitely be making these again!

Saturday – pizza night – Hay ride and cookout at church

Sunday – sandwich day – Dinner at church, then for supper Chicken and Bacon Subs

Monday – chicken – Baked Chicken, rice, salad

Tuesday – beef – Stuffed Green Peppers, patty pan squash

Wednesday – super simple – Cook-out at church for the kids, left overs for the adults

Thursday – chicken – White Chicken Chili from the $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook, broccoli

Friday – Friday Night Fire/Beef – Hanburgers, potato salad, carrot sticks

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I started my freezer cooking yesterday when I boiled 10 pounds of chicken leg quarters. I put 3 – 3 cup bags into the freezer.  I used 4 cups of the chicken to make 2 Chicken Bacon Subs. I can’t wait to try these. lol I’m not sure how long I’ll be able to leave this in the freezer. They look so good!

I also got 2 – 8 cups bags of chicken broth, and 1 – 2 1/2 cup bag put in the freezer. Which I bagged up today, after scooping the fat off the top this morning.

I cooked one pound of bacon, using 1/2 cup in the subs, and placing the rest of the slices in the freezer.

Today I cooked 1 pound of Great Northern Beans, which yielded 3 – 2 cup bags of cooked beans in the freezer.I also cooked 2 pounds of Kidney Beans, which yielded 6 – 2 cup bags of cooked beans in the freezer.

I made these Cheddar Cheese Coins They can be frozen, either the raw dough or the baked coins. I froze them after baking. I did sample one (ok, two!), and it (they) was (were) so good! I think these are going to be a new family favorite. You know, when I actually take them out of the freezer and let them try them. lol I put 60 of the little crackers in the freezer. If I’m careful with rationing, I might be able to get 2 snacks out of them. I think I will double the recipe next time, and I think I’ll cut them just a little thinner.

I got 3 – 2 1/2 dozen bags of my favorite Chocolate Cookies in the freezer, also. I kept over 2 dozen out of the freezer, also. See, I do let them eat!

I didn’t get the meatloaf done today. I will make that tomorrow. I have 5 pounds of hamburger, and I’m planning on making 3 meatloafs. One for dinner tomorrow, and 2 for the freezer.    Edit: My son helped me make the meatloafs and there are now 2 residing in my freezer.  🙂

I’m happy with the amount of food I got in the freezer. Even though in the past I would have been able to crank that amount out in one morning, instead of spread out over three days. When I didn’t have to sit down in between everything, or work sitting at the table. I’m just thankful to have this much done to make things easier on the days I don’t feel well enough to cook.

Anybody have any must great freezer recipes I should try?

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We had a lot of macaroni salad leftover from Labor Day last week. So I added more shredded carrots, diced tomatoes, chopped chicken from the freezer & more mayo. It turned into a nice chicken pasta salad with very little effort.  I was able to use all the leftovers, and thanks to the freezer cooking chicken, we had a great meal.

I made these Carrot & Sweet Potatoe Tzimmes on Friday. They were so good. I used sweet potatoes from the freezer. We all really liked them, and I will be making them again.

Saturday has turned into pizza night here, so I changed my menu plan. When I’m well enough, we’ll make homemade pizza, if not, the pizzas from Walmart’s Deli are pretty good.

Saturday – pizza night – Pizza, carrot sticks

Sunday – sandwich day – Turkey sandwiches, tomatoes, lettuce

Monday – chicken – Chicken Wings, homemade baked french fries, salad

Tuesday – beef – Meatloaf, baked potatoes, pattypan squash

Wednesday – super simple – leftovers, salad

Thursday – chicken – Chicken tacos

Friday – Friday Night Fire/Beef – Steak, rice, yellow squash

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Saturday – beef – Pizza & subs

Sunday – sandwich day – Chicken Soup, Challah bread

Monday – chicken – Labor Day Cookout -hot dogs, ribs, macaroni salad, carrot sticks, marshmallows, watermelon

Tuesday – beef – Roast with veggies in the crockpot

Wednesday – super simple – leftovers, salad

Thursday – chicken – Chicken tacos

Friday – Friday Night Fire – Steak, rice, carrot sticks

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