Breakfast Burritos
Freezer Breakfast Burritos with Eggs, Potatoes and Beans
Freezer Egg, Potato and BeanmediumCleanup score 2 of 5
Chicken prep week
Two chicken dinners that reheat well, so lunch is sorted too.
Put this prep week in my planner Adds the meals to Monday to Thursday and builds one shopping list.
Planned for 2: at least 2 portions a meal. In the planner you can change any meal's servings and the list follows.
Cook Sunday, eat through the week5 recipes42 portionsHands-on: about 1 hour 20 minLongest cook: about 4.5 hours
What you'll cook
Chicken Tikka Masala
Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
Slow CookereasyCleanup score 4 of 5
Chicken Shawarma
Sheet-Pan Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Sheet PaneasyCleanup score 4 of 5
Rice Pilaf
Buttery Rice Pilaf
Classic ButteryeasyCleanup score 4 of 5
Hummus
Extra-Smooth Classic Hummus
ClassiceasyCleanup score 3 of 5
| Recipe | For | Makes | Fridge | Freezer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freezer Breakfast Burritos with Eggs, Potatoes and Beans | Breakfast | 10 portions | 4 days | 3 months |
| Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala | Main | 8 portions (the recipe makes 6: scale it up) | 4 days | 3 months |
| Sheet-Pan Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Yogurt Sauce | Main | 8 portions (the recipe makes 4: scale it up) | 4 days | 3 months |
| Buttery Rice Pilaf | Side | 8 portions (the recipe makes 6: scale it up) | 4 days | Doesn't freeze well |
| Extra-Smooth Classic Hummus | Snack | 8 portions | 4 days | Doesn't freeze well |
Sunday prep order
- Prep the shared produce once: 19 cloves garlic. Wash, chop and split it into a bowl for each recipe.
- Start Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala (scaled up to 8 servings) in the slow cooker first: it takes about 4.5 hours, mostly on its own.
- Get Sheet-Pan Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Yogurt Sauce (scaled up to 8 servings) ready for the oven at 425°F (about 1 hour 50 min in all).
- Freezer Breakfast Burritos with Eggs, Potatoes and Beans bakes at the same 425°F: put it in alongside Sheet-Pan Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Yogurt Sauce on another rack (about 1 hour in all).
- While that cooks, make Buttery Rice Pilaf (scaled up to 8 servings) on the stove (about 45 min).
- Make Extra-Smooth Classic Hummus while the hot food cools: no cooking needed (about 10 min).
- Cool it quickly: Split big batches into shallow containers so they cool quickly. Hot food can go straight into the fridge. Get everything into the fridge within 2 hours of cooking. (USDA source)
- Label each container with the dish and the day it's for.
Shared ingredients
Buy these once for the whole week and prep them together.
- 19 cloves garlic for Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala, Sheet-Pan Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Yogurt Sauce, Buttery Rice Pilaf and Extra-Smooth Classic Hummus
- 2 ½ tbsp ground cumin for Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala, Sheet-Pan Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Yogurt Sauce and Extra-Smooth Classic Hummus
- ⅞ cup lemon juice for Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala, Sheet-Pan Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Yogurt Sauce and Extra-Smooth Classic Hummus
- 1 ½ tbsp ground coriander for Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala and Sheet-Pan Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper for Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala and Sheet-Pan Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
- ⅓ cup butter for Freezer Breakfast Burritos with Eggs, Potatoes and Beans and Buttery Rice Pilaf
- 2 ½ tbsp paprika for Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala and Sheet-Pan Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
- 2 ½ tsp ground turmeric for Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala and Sheet-Pan Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
- 2 cups long-grain white rice, plus more for Buttery Rice Pilaf and Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
- 7 ⅓ lb boneless skinless chicken thighs for Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala and Sheet-Pan Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
- 8 pita breads, plus more for Sheet-Pan Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Yogurt Sauce and Extra-Smooth Classic Hummus
Containers
One per portion, so each meal is grab and go. Shallow ones cool fastest.
- 16 × 3-cup meal-prep containers with lids for Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala and Sheet-Pan Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Yogurt Sauce Food storage containers
- 16 × 1-cup containers with lids for Buttery Rice Pilaf and Extra-Smooth Classic Hummus Food storage containers
- 10 × zip-top bags, or a lidded box lined with a paper towel for Freezer Breakfast Burritos with Eggs, Potatoes and Beans Freezer bags
Day by day
Monday
- Breakfast Freezer Breakfast Burritos with Eggs, Potatoes and Beans (3 portions)Unwrap a frozen burrito, wrap it in a damp paper towel and microwave 1 minute, flip, then 1 to 1 1/2 minutes more until it reaches 165°F (74°C) in the center.
- Lunch Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala (2 portions)Microwave it covered, turning or stirring halfway, until it reaches 165°F in the center.
- Dinner Sheet-Pan Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Yogurt Sauce (2 portions)Reheat until 165°F.
- Dinner Buttery Rice Pilaf (2 portions)Reheat with a splash of water, covered, until steaming hot.
- Snack Extra-Smooth Classic Hummus (2 portions)Eat it cold, straight from the fridge.
Tuesday
- Breakfast Freezer Breakfast Burritos with Eggs, Potatoes and Beans (3 portions)Unwrap a frozen burrito, wrap it in a damp paper towel and microwave 1 minute, flip, then 1 to 1 1/2 minutes more until it reaches 165°F (74°C) in the center.
- Lunch Sheet-Pan Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Yogurt Sauce (2 portions)Reheat until 165°F.
- Dinner Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala (2 portions)Microwave it covered, turning or stirring halfway, until it reaches 165°F in the center.
- Dinner Buttery Rice Pilaf (2 portions)Reheat with a splash of water, covered, until steaming hot.
- Snack Extra-Smooth Classic Hummus (2 portions)Eat it cold, straight from the fridge.
Wednesday
- Breakfast Freezer Breakfast Burritos with Eggs, Potatoes and Beans (2 portions)Unwrap a frozen burrito, wrap it in a damp paper towel and microwave 1 minute, flip, then 1 to 1 1/2 minutes more until it reaches 165°F (74°C) in the center.
- Lunch Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala (2 portions)Microwave it covered, turning or stirring halfway, until it reaches 165°F in the center.
- Dinner Sheet-Pan Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Yogurt Sauce (2 portions)Reheat until 165°F.
- Dinner Buttery Rice Pilaf (2 portions)Reheat with a splash of water, covered, until steaming hot.
- Snack Extra-Smooth Classic Hummus (2 portions)Eat it cold, straight from the fridge.
Thursday
- Breakfast Freezer Breakfast Burritos with Eggs, Potatoes and Beans (2 portions)Unwrap a frozen burrito, wrap it in a damp paper towel and microwave 1 minute, flip, then 1 to 1 1/2 minutes more until it reaches 165°F (74°C) in the center.
- Lunch Sheet-Pan Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Yogurt Sauce (2 portions)Reheat until 165°F.
- Dinner Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala (2 portions)Microwave it covered, turning or stirring halfway, until it reaches 165°F in the center.
- Dinner Buttery Rice Pilaf (2 portions)Reheat with a splash of water, covered, until steaming hot.
- Snack Extra-Smooth Classic Hummus (2 portions)Eat it cold, straight from the fridge.
Why 4 days
Every recipe here keeps at least 4 days in the fridge by its own storage note, and no meal is planned later than that. USDA says to eat refrigerated leftovers within 3 to 4 days (source). Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours of cooking, or within 1 hour when it is above 90°F (a hot car, a picnic). More in leftovers and storage.
Our storage notes are general kitchen guidance in line with USDA advice, not a guarantee. When in doubt, throw it out.
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