As long as the chicken is stored in the freezer at 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below, it’s considered safe indefinitely, says Lvova. Here’s what the USDA FSIS recommends: Need a break?

Deli-sliced chicken: 1 to 2 months If you defrost and cook the chicken beyond the recommended time frames, you might notice some pieces have become dry or mushy, or sense a change in the flavor ...

While not unsafe for consumption, freezer-burnt chicken is dry and unpleasant. However, there are ways to avoid this unappetizing storage pitfall.

Drummond uses chicken, puff pastries, and vegetables to make her Cheesy Freezer Chicken Pot Pie recipe, which she shared on Food Network’s YouTube Channel.

If you’re stocking up on chicken at the supermarket, popping it in the freezer is a great option to extend its shelf life. But if that chicken ends up sitting in your freezer for months on end, you ...