An exceptionally speedy method of producing a healthy and nutritious meal from frozen ingredients, this baseline recipe can be used with a variety of frozen foods. Be sure to keep all ingredients frozen until ready to add to the pot. Try it with frozen fish fillets instead of chicken breasts and Cajun seasoning or salsa instead of teriyaki sauce. In fact, almost any sauce you would use when grilling, such as a barbecue-type sauce or oil-and-vinegar-based salad dressing or marinade, also works well as a flavoring in a Glorious One-Pot Meal. I keep bags of frozen vegetables in my freezer for convenient Glorious One-Pot Meals. I often mix and match frozen corn, peas and carrots, broccoli, and green beans. Frozen hash browns become similar to chunky mashed potatoes when cooked this way. To make your potatoes smoother and creamier, add 1/4 cup of liquid, such as water, wine, broth, or even milk.

　　

Ingredients

serves 2

　　Canola oil spray

　　10 to 12 ounces frozen hash browns (not the patties)

　　Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

　　1/2 to 3/4 pound boneless chicken breasts or thighs, frozen separately

　　1/4 cup teriyaki sauce, or more to taste

　　One 10-ounce bag frozen mixed vegetables

　　

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 450°F.

　　

Step 2

Spray the inside and lid of a cast-iron Dutch oven with canola oil.

　　

Step 3

Shake the hash browns into the pot and season lightly with salt and pepper.

　　

Step 4

Arrange the chicken on top of the hash browns. Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken.

　　

Step 5

Add enough frozen mixed vegetables to fill the pot. Drizzle with more teriyaki sauce, if desired.

　　

Step 6

Cover and bake for 45 minutes, or until 3 minutes after the aroma of a fully cooked meal escapes the oven. Serve immediately.

　　

nutrition information

Step 7

Calories: 280

　　

Step 8

Protein: 32g

　　

Step 9

Carbohydrates: 32g

　　

Step 10

Fat: 3g

　　

Step 11

Cholesterol: 75mg

　　

Step 12

Sodium: 194mg

　　

Step 13

Fiber: 6g

　　Glorious One-Pot Meals