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This collection of 150+ meal prep dinner ideas can be cooked ahead and reheated, assembled ahead and frozen, or can be partially made ahead, then assembled when ready to eat. Browse through the chicken, beef, vegetarian and vegan dinner options, each of which includes details on how to make it ahead.

Try this 7 ingredient meal prep plan, a freezer-friendly dinner like this crockpot white chicken chili, or check out these 28 healthy dinner meal prep ideas!

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5 Vegan Freezer Meals in 1 Hour

5 vegan freezer meals you can prep in 1 hour! Sharing 5 plant-based recipes,... read more.

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7 Easy Stir Fry Sauce Recipes

These SEVEN easy stir fry sauce recipes add so much flavor to your dinner!... read more.

Mexican Spaghetti Squash Casserole

Mexican spaghetti squash casserole with ground turkey, black beans, corn and cheese. Simple to... read more.

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Instant Pot Soy Ginger Chicken

Instant Pot soy ginger chicken is crowd pleasing and ready in under 30 minutes.... read more.

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Instant Pot Chipotle Lime Chicken

Instant Pot chipotle lime chicken is sweet, smoky and spicy, and ready in under... read more.

7 Easy Stir Fry Sauce Recipes

These SEVEN easy stir fry sauce recipes add so much flavor to your dinner!... read more.

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Instant Pot Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Instant Pot ground turkey stuffed peppers have 5 ingredients and are simple to prepare.... read more.

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Balsamic Salmon Marinade (3 ingredients!)

This simple balsamic salmon marinade has just 3 ingredients, and gets dinner on your... read more.

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken

Juicy and fall apart tender, this Instant Pot BBQ chicken is simple enough for... read more.

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7 Chicken Marinade Recipes You Can Freeze

These 7 chicken marinade recipes make your chicken tender, juicy and so flavorful! You... read more.

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Vegan Slow Cooker Peanut Stew (Maafe-Inspired)

Slow cooker peanut stew is vegan comfort food at it's finest! With chickpeas, sweet... read more.

Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

Creamy and rich, with fall apart tender chicken and southwestern spices that will warm... read more.

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Low Carb Indian Chicken Skillet

This low carb Indian chicken skillet has incredible flavor with spiced cauliflower rice, chicken... read more.

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Lasagna Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Lasagna stuffed portobello mushrooms has everyone's favorite lasagna ingredients (marinara, ricotta, spinach and basil)... read more.

Lemon Pepper Air Fryer Chicken + Broccoli

Air fryer chicken and broccoli are tossed in a savory lemon pepper seasoning. Low... read more.

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Ginger and Lemon Chicken Marinade (5 ingredients)

With just five simple ingredients, the ginger and lemon chicken marinade infuses chicken with... read more.

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Slow Cooker Black Bean, Quinoa and Sweet Potato Stew

Hearty, healthy, and filled with delicious southwestern flavor, this slow cooker black bean, quinoa... read more.

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Hoisin Turkey Meatloaf

Tender, moist, and full of umami, this hoisin turkey meatloaf is a tasty twist... read more.

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