09/24/2026
Great Postpartum Freezer Meal Prep Ideas
4 easy fall chicken freezer marinades to stock your freezer with this season! 🍂✨ Prep them ahead, freeze, then just thaw + cook whenever you need an easy dinner. Pair with your favorite sides and you’ve got a simple meal whether you’re feeding the family, prepping for postpartum, or just trying to make busy weeknights easier!
🍎 APPLE C***R DIJON CHICKEN
Ingredients:
• 2 lbs chicken breasts
• 1 apple, thinly sliced
• ½ cup apple c***r
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp apple c***r vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper
• 2–3 fresh thyme sprigs, optional
Serve with: roasted potatoes + green beans
🧄 BROWN SUGAR GARLIC CHICKEN
Ingredients:
• 2 lbs chicken breasts
• ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp pepper
• 2–3 fresh rosemary sprigs
Serve with: rice + broccoli
🍊 MAPLE ORANGE CHICKEN
Ingredients:
• 2 lbs chicken breasts
• ½ cup orange juice
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp pepper
• ¼ tsp salt
• 3–4 thin orange slices
Serve with: rice + roasted vegetables
🌿 ROSEMARY GARLIC BUTTER CHICKEN
Ingredients:
• 2 lbs chicken breasts
• 4 tbsp butter, melted + slightly cooled
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh rosemary OR 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper
• ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth — add when cooking
Serve with: mashed potatoes + asparagus
TO PREP:
Add the chicken + marinade ingredients to a freezer bag, mix well, remove excess air and freeze.
WHEN READY TO COOK:
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Bake, cook in the crockpot, air fry, or grill — whichever method you prefer! Cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, then serve with your favorite sides. 🍂🤎