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Freezer Dinner-Orange Chicken and Vegetable Stirfry - Dinner in Real Time

I remember really enjoying the days when Mom planned a frozen lasagna and green pea dinner for our family when she was going to be away at dinnertime. Those lasagnas always hit the spot at the end of a busy day, and they were realistic options for Mom to serve on a night when she was going to be out.

While some people may look down their noses at freezer section dinners, I am all for using all available resources on a busy, and, therefore potentially stressful, evening. This is one of my kiddos’ favorite freezer section dinner options.

  • 2 bags frozen orange chicken
  • 1 bag frozen vegetable stir fry
  • 4 cups prepared rice

I start the rice first if I am cooking my own from scratch. Then I preheat the oven and get the orange chicken going, according to package instructions. I make the stir fry according to package instructions and then have my family dish up dinner while I am away.

If you are lucky enough to live near a Trader Joe’s, you are definitely in luck with the freezer section options, but many grocery stores have lots of great options.