Quick and Easy Freezer Meals

You and your family are busy! Make your lunches and dinners easy with our favorite frozen food items.

August 22, 2023

By: Samantha Lande

Related To:

Shop This Look

Photo By: vitranc

Make Meals Easy with These Frozen Foods

When times get hectic, having a fully stocked freezer is a lifesaver. Of course it would be great to stock the freezer with homemade meals, but when life gets busy, that’s not always an option. Luckily, there are so many great pre-made choices that require little effort beyond turning on the oven or heating up the air fryer. Gone are the days when all freezer items are loaded with preservatives and sodium. There are plenty of choices you can feel good about serving, and a few treats too! Next time you are in a rush, check out our top 20 freezer meals.

Trader Joe's Gyoza

Whether you choose chicken, shrimp, or veggie, having these gyoza on hand for a quick and easy meal is key. You can steam them or pan fry them. Serve them with soy sauce, chili crisp, or whatever dipping sauce you desire and you’ll have a meal on the table in minutes.

BUY IT: Trader Joe’s, $3.99

Snow Days Grain-Free Pizza Bites

Imagine the pizza bites of your childhood made just a little bit healthier with organic and real ingredients — and they take just minutes to make. You’ll find your traditional pizza flavors like cheese, peperoni, and sausage, but also bites like buffalo chicken and taco. All of the crust is made from cassava flour, so they are gluten free as well.

BUY IT: Snow Days, $35.99 - 62.99

Trader Joe's Mandarin Chicken

There’s a reason why this Mandarin orange chicken is one of the best sellers at TJ’s. It’s easy to throw in the air fryer, toss in sauce, and serve with microwave rice for a quick and easy filling dinner for the whole family.

BUY IT: Trader Joe’s, $4.99

Rao's Frozen Meatballs and Sauce

Meatballs with sauce is a meal beloved by so many (yes, even picky kids) and this version from Rao’s is so easy and delicious. Serve the meatballs as is or add them to pasta, a hoagie roll for a sandwich, or even put them on top of a salad.

BUY IT: Target, $11.59

Tattoo Chef Buddha Bowl

Vegan frozen meals are sometimes hard to come by, but this Buddha Bowl is great for both vegan and non-vegan eaters. Cauliflower rice is topped with tahini, sweet potatoes, kale, and chili chickpeas for a hearty, veggie-filled meal.

BUY IT: Target, $4.79

Amy's Cheese Enchilada

Cheese enchiladas are an easy and delicious dinner and this version is great for anyone concerned about allergies as they are tree nut, gluten, and soy free. Enchilada sauce is poured over the tortillas filled with a blend of cheese and a few olives and peppers.

BUY IT: Walmart, $5.68

Milton's Cauliflower Crust Pizza

Who said you can’t get a heavy dose of veggies from a frozen pizza? This roasted veggie pizza has a cauliflower crust and it’s topped with cheese, roasted zucchini, bell peppers, and onions. You can feel good about eating it multiple times a week.

BUY IT: Costco Business Center

Bell and Evans Coconut Chicken Tenders

Chicken tenders are a classic frozen meal, but these ones are slightly elevated with the addition of coconut. They make a great party appetizer too. This is a meal that both kids and adults will love. Serve with your traditional dipping sauces — BBQ, ranch, honey mustard — or elevate with a sweet and sour sauce.

BUY IT: Amazon, $7.99

Kevin’s Chicken Tikka Masala

You’ll want to head to the refrigerator section for this meal and all of Kevin’s Natural Foods offerings, but they can easily be stored in the freezer if you aren’t ready to use them. Complete with sauce and chicken, this chicken tikka masala will save you from another carryout meal and will give you the same flavors you love from this classic Indian dish. Putting the dish together will take less than ten minutes.

BUY IT: Whole Foods, $10.99

Wholly Veggie Cauliflower Wings

We are all about ways to get more veggies into our lives (and our family!) and these “wings” give the right amount of veggie and craveable food. These Buffalo cauliflower wings are perfect for Monday night football dinners or anytime, really. Cauliflower is crusted in gluten-free panko and comes with a Buffalo sauce. Throw them in the air fryer, dress them, and you have a meal ready to go.

BUY IT: Target, $6.39

Spanakopita

These bite-sized versions of traditional spanakopita make the perfect easy dinner. Phyllo triangles are stuffed with feta and spinach. Serve with a Greek salad or hummus and pita for a very simple dinner.

BUY IT: Target, $5.79

Red’s All Natural Burritos

Sometimes, you need a meal that your kids can actually help prepare (depending on their age, of course). These burritos can be made in the oven or microwave, making it super easy for anyone to prepare. And unlike other burritos on the market, these are made with no preservatives, antibiotics, or artificial flavors.

BUY IT: Kroger, $2.69

Dr Praeger's Spinach Littles

These spinach and potato nuggets have fun shapes and make the perfect meal for toddlers — and the perfect side for hungrier kids and adults! They come in kale, broccoli, and sweet potato varieties too.

BUY IT: Target, $4.69

Bare Chicken Nuggets

What’s a stocked family freezer without chicken nuggets? These lightly breaded nuggets contain good, real chicken with no hormones or antibiotics. You’ll get 16 grams of protein per serving too. Eat them as is or use them in salads, for mini sandwiches, and more.

BUY IT: Kroger, $11.49

Atlantic Sea Farms Kelp Sea-Veggie Burgers

There are veggie burgers and then there are these kelp burgers. Smaller and denser than your traditional patty, but filled with good stuff like chickpeas, brown rice, and of course, kelp. Sounds strange, but they make a great easy meal to throw on a bun, in a salad, or top with arugula and spicy mayo and eat as is.

BUY IT: Instacart, $8.99

Pizza Cupcake

Everyone loves pizza, but sometimes you want something handheld versus making a whole pie or even a slice. These adorable cupcake-shaped pizzas have a flaky, biscuit meets croissant exterior filled with just enough sauce and cheese (and sometimes pepperoni). They are familiar flavors that are fun to eat.

BUY IT: Instacart, $12.69

Trader Joe’s Channa Masala

This vegetarian Indian dish is a fan favorite. It’s filled with chickpeas, tomatoes, onions, peppers, and tons of spices and it’s easy to simmer in the microwave. It’s spicy but not overwhelming and a good one to pick up next time you are at the store.

BUY IT: Trader Joe’s, $2.49

Feel Good Foods Frozen Chicken Egg Rolls

These gluten-free chicken egg rolls are wrapped in rice tempura and filled with a hearty amount of chicken and vegetables. They make a super easy weeknight meal that can be made in the oven or pan fried.

BUY IT: Target, $8.29

Impossible Beef Burrito Bowls

Impossible burgers took the world by storm a few years ago and now, they’ve expanded into frozen bowls. These burrito bowls are made with Impossible beef crumbles, rice and beans, salsa verde, and tortilla strips.

BUY IT: Walmart, $5.98

Trader Joe’s Vegetable Fried Rice

Fried rice is a great quick and easy meal, even quicker when you can just pull it out of the freezer to heat up. Full of veggies and rice, just add protein of your choice and this dish can be ready to go in five minutes or less. Have extra veggies to spare? Add them in.

BUY IT: Trader Joe’s, $2.99

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: Back-to-School Food Shortcuts for Kids (and Grown-Ups), Easy Meal Ideas the Whole Family Will Love, The Beginner’s Guide to Meal Prepping

Follow TLC on Apple News