The “Absolutely Delicious” Frozen Fried Chicken I Could Eat Every Day (Plus, 4 More Fall Dinner Shortcuts)

When I say that this is the best frozen chicken I’ve ever had, I’m not even being a little dramatic. It’s truly one of my favorite items that’s ever been in my freezer. The peppery breading goes so well with the creamy gravy (although frankly, I often eat the chicken on its own — it’s THAT good). The chicken is also nice and tender; it truly tastes homemade.

Plus, you get a good amount. The bag comes with 12 frozen chicken cutlets, as well as two packs of gravy. The gravy can be heated through with some water in a saucepan on your stove, while the chicken can be heated up in a 350°F oven for 30 minutes or in an air fryer for 15 minutes at 390°F. I usually air-fry the chicken because it’s faster, and I tend to be a tad impatient when I’m hungry.

For a nice meal at home that won’t have you spending an hour or more in the kitchen, reach for Sergio’s Butternut Squash Ravioli with Bechamel. You’ll get two bechamel sauces and 24 ravioli, so you can easily make two home date nights out of this or one big meal for a dinner party. And better yet, you just need to boil the ravioli for four minutes and heat up the sauce. Easy-peasy!

Plus, the flavors couldn’t be more perfect for fall. The hearty butternut squash filling contains ricotta cheese, whole milk, and comforting warm spices to round out the flavor, while the sauce is buttery and creamy with a mild onion-y flavor, thanks to the sautéed shallots in it. It’s safe to say that this heat-and-eat pasta meal probably won’t last long in your freezer.

Potatoes are a weeknight go-to for me. When I can have them with zero effort on my part, all the better. These Cheddar Bacon Potatoes are packed with flavor, thanks to the added sour cream, cheddar cheese, butter, bacon, onion powder, dried chives, and white pepper. Plus, they’re ready in four-and-a-half minutes in the microwave (although they take a bit longer to cook in the oven).

Each order includes eight already-cooked 8-ounce potatoes that you can just stash in your freezer for dinners. Break them out for a simple (yet massively delicious) side with your chicken-fried chicken or a full meal on its own — all in less than five minutes.