Slow Cooker Tex Mex Chicken Freezer Meal
Tex mex chicken
Jump to Recipe This healthy Tex Mex chicken is one of the best comfort food options! It’s a great family friendly meal for young kids and adults. Packed with big Mexican flavors without being spicy. Everyone can also enjoy customizing their dish with their favorite taco toppings. Have fun with it!Making a healthy Tex Mex chicken for the slow cooker in under 10 minutes will save you any weeknight!
Lets be honest, you don’t have time to spend hours in the kitchen every night. Its so hard and stressful to care for kids, a husband and yourself every day as is! Maybe you have had a hard time with finding time for yourself and you’re having one of those days of hiding in the bathroom. (I have those days more often then I would like to admit) Amidst the chaos freezer meals can be the calm. If you take some time to prep freezer meals then dinner can be a stress completely off your shoulders. Instead of freaking out when you realize there is not dinner plan just go from freezer to slow cooker or crockpot Why you will love this tex mex chicken recipe.- 10 Minutes to Prep
- Super Easy
- Extremely Tasty
- Healthy (Soy Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Preservative Free)
- Family Friendly
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Is tex mex chicken healthy?
Yes! This recipe uses whole ingredients combined to bring out fresh delicious flavors! There are no preservatives and you can top off with your favorite mexican toppings according to your personal dietary preferences. I love to use guac, salsa and some cheese on top!Ingredients you will need for this slow cooker tex mex chicken recipe.
- chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless)
- taco seasoning (make your own here!)
- tapioca starch
- green pepper
- onion
- corn
- salsa
- black beans
What kind of taco seasoning should I use?
Many people are familiar with the packet of taco seasoning you can buy at the store. As delicious as that mixture is there can be lots of fillers and preservatives in a prepackaged spice mix. One great way to eat clean and know exactly what your putting into your body is to make your own taco seasoning mix with standard spices in your pantry. Check out this homemade seasoning here!How to make a homemade spice blend?
SUPER EASY! You can mix together the spices and their measurements in a bowl then you’re done. If you want to make extra then store your extra spice blend in a glass container in your spice cabinet. You can get really creative and make your own seasoning blends or go online to find tons of recipes for different spice blends.How to make this tex mex chicken recipe in the slow cooker?
Just throw everything into a slow cooker and let it cook for you. No mess, no fuss and a delicious home-cooked dinner! Jump to Recipe
What kind of meat can I use?
Bone-In chicken thighs are my favorite to use in any chicken dish. They come out with amazing texture when cooked in a slow cooker or instant pot. (I remove the skin) You can also use chicken thighs (bone-in optional) or boneless chicken thighs.What to serve with this slow cooker tex mex chicken recipe?
Serve with any of your favorite sides. I love serving with a mexican street corn and fresh slaw. You can even top of your tex mex chicken bowl with the slaw and/or your favorite taco seasonings!How to store this healthy tex mex chicken recipe?
After cooking store in fridge in an airtight container for 3-5 days.Do I need a slow cooker for this recipe?
You can use a slow cooker or crock pot for this recipe. It is designed to be fast and easy so you do not have to take the time to cook all night.Can I use an instant pot instead?
Of course! If you are tight on time or a last minute cook then throw everything in the instant post and adjust cook time. This instant pot tex mex chicken is amazing out of the fridge or freezer! For slow cooker to instant pot conversion times click here to get a simple instant pot cheat sheet. You will never have to guess or research an instant pot cook time again! *See FAQ’s and specific tips following recipe below. (so you don’t have to scroll for a million years to find the food
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How do you make this Slow Cooker Tex Mex Chicken Recipe? 
Slow Cooker Tex Mex Chicken
Calories: 362kcal
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 2 lb Bone-In Chicken Thighs, no skin*
- 2 tbsp Taco Seasoning
- 2 tbsp Tapioca Starch
- 1 Green Pepper, cut into 1-inch strips
- 1 Large Onion, cut into 1-inch strips
- 1 cup corn (frozen or fresh)
- 1 1/2 cup Salsa
- 1 cup black beans
Supplies for freezing:
- 1 Gallon Freezer Bag
Instructions
Directions:
- Season chicken with taco seasoning and tapioca starch.
- Place chicken, salsa, peppers, and onions into the slow cooker and stir.
- Cook on low 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- During last hour of cook time add in corn and black beans.
- Shred chicken, remove bones and stir back into slow cooker.
- Serve over basmati rice (or cauliflower rice if paleo).
Freezer Directions:
- Label Freezer bag with Recipe name, cooking from freezer directions and expiration date (todays date plus three months).
- Add all ingredients to labeled freezer bag.
- Seal bag, removing as much air as possible and freeze for up to three months.
Cooking from Freezer Directions:
- Thaw overnight in fridge or in the morning in water (meal may not be 100% thawed but that is ok).
- Dump contents of freezer bag into slow cooker.
- Cook on low 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours.
- During last hour of cook time add in corn and black beans.
- Shred chicken, remove bones and stir back into slow cooker.
- Serve over basmati rice or in tortillas* (cauliflower rice if paleo).
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Makes homecooking Easy
Only spend one hour in the kitchen for a whole week of dinners. Day of, throw your freezer meal in the slow cooker or instant pot and enjoy dinner!feel confident
Knowing you have a fool proof systen for something that is easy and works gives you confidence in the kitchen. So wether you’re a seasoned chef or occational home cook the method of freezer cooking will work for you!Eat Healthier
Because you’re prepping the freezer meals with fresh foods you’re eating healthier. Anytime you cook at home instead of eating out you get the benefits of healthier food.Enjoy less stress
Have you ever felt the pressure of forgetting about dinner, or having to cook at the end of a long day?! No more, just grab something out of the freezer and you’re good to go.Frequently asked questions
I forgot to thaw my tex mex freezer meal, now what? No problem! Just throw the freezer meal in your slow cooker and you’re all set. If it doesn’t fit thaw it for a few minutes in warm water. (You may need to add an extra 30 minutes cook time if completely frozen when cooking). How long does this Mexican chicken recipe last in the freezer? This freezer recipe will stay good 3-4 months in the freezer uncooked. Once cooked freeze for up to one month in freezer and thaw to enjoy when desired. What cuts of chicken can I use in this recipe? This recipe calls for bone-in chicken thighs. I love the flavor and dark meat in a chicken thigh. But you can use chicken breasts (boneless or not) or even drumsticks! I would not use any chicken with skin on because you will end up having too much fat in the dinner. How many calories are in a serving of tex mex chicken? A serving size assumes 1 1/2 cup of tex mex chicken at 362 kcal per serving. Can I use this recipe in my instant pot? Absolutely. You can make instant pot tex mex chicken is desired. You may have to play around with cook times. If you’re interested in an instant pot cheat sheet for cook times click here! Why tapioca starch? What if I don’t have it? Tapioca starch (flour) is a natural gluten free substitute commonly used in place of cornstarch. It makes the recipe much healthier as well because it is an organic non-gmo natural ingredient. If you do not have tapioca starch feel free to use cornstarch or arrowroot powder instead. (Here are some other tapioca starch substitutes.) What if I do not have all the ingredients? Don’t feel the pressure to have every single ingredient on the list in order to make the recipe. Feel the freedom to be creative and use what you have in the kitchen. Sub out some veggies for whats leftover, or use a slightly different homemade taco seasoning depending on whats in the cabinet. If necessary you can also try looking up substitutes to help decide what goes well in your dinner. How do you thicken up tex mex chicken sauce? Add in 1-2 tbsp tapioca starch mixed with 1-2 tbsp water to make a slurry and then add to the tex mex chicken and cook on low in slow cooker for an additional 30 minutes to thicken sauce. (you can also use cornstarch or arrowroot powder if that’s what you have on hand) Make it pretty! Have you ever looked at dinners in magazines or pictures online and wonder how it looks so good! Well they have all sorts of tricks to make food pretty. I mean we eat with all of our senses and if you can have a little fun serving pretty dinners at the dinner table you would right?Here is a make it pretty tip for you!
Add a little green to the plate or serving platter. Any dinner that comes out one color, brownish or dull looking can become pretty with a pop of green. Try garnishing this dish with some fresh cilantro (or dried) and you will immediately see the dinner come to life right before your eyes! Take a moment and realize not only did YOU make that! But you made it in minutes and moved on enjoying every second of your day!Don’t forget to pin this recipe and save it for later! 👇
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