How Long Can You Freeze Boiled Chicken
Last Updated on October 19, 2022
How Long Can You Freeze Boiled Chicken?
Cooked chicken will taste best if kept frozen up to 4 months; cooked poultry casseroles or pieces covered with broth or gravy, 6 months; and chicken nuggets or patties, 1 to 3 months. For more information about the safe handling of chicken, see Chicken from Farm to Table.
Can you eat 2 year old frozen chicken?
Frozen chicken (and all frozen foods) are safe to eat indefinitely, but will lose taste and flavor the longer it is stored. If you don’t seal the food carefully, freezer burn can occur, which dries out the exposed meat — though it’s still safe to eat.
Can you freeze already boiled chicken?
Yes, you can freeze cooked chicken for up to 4 months. To freeze cooked chicken, you need to cool the chicken and portion it out into airtight containers before sealing and freezing. You can freeze all cuts of cooked chicken.