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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 (+ video)

SEVEN easy stir fry sauce recipes you can make ahead and freeze. These stir... 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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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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Spicy Thai Lentil Curry

Spicy, bold, and incredibly flavorful, this Thai red lentil curry is proof that humble... read more.

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Instant Pot Chickpea Curry (Freezer; Vegan)

This Instant Pot vegan chickpea curry cooks chickpeas, carrots, potatoes and green beans in... read more.

Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

With perfectly seasoned chicken breast strips, bell peppers and onions, these air fryer chicken... read more.

Smoky Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

This smoky slow cooker turkey chili is rich and bold in flavor- with chipotle... read more.

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Healthier Instant Pot Pulled Pork Recipe

This healthier Instant Pot pulled pork recipe is cooked up in a sweet, tangy,... read more.

Air Fryer Salmon Patties

Golden and crispy, these air fryer salmon patties cut down on the oil and... read more.

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Butternut Squash Enchilada Casserole (Freezable)

This butternut squash enchilada casserole bakes up with the bold spices of enchilada sauce,... read more.

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Crock Pot Stuffed Peppers (5 ingredients!)

These crock pot stuffed peppers are made with 5 simple ingredients and filled with... read more.

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Crockpot BBQ Chicken (Juicy + Tender!)

Fall apart tender, juicy and so flavorful, this crockpot BBQ chicken is perfect served... read more.

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The Best Dang Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken

This crock pot teriyaki chicken recipe is seriously the BEST! With juicy chicken breasts... read more.

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Slow Cooker Roasted Red Pepper Chili

Hearty and flavorful, this slow cooker roasted red pepper chili has ground beef, roasted... read more.

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Crockpot Chicken Fajitas

Hands off, yet filled with big Tex-Mex flavors, these crockpot chicken fajitas are a... read more.

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