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Enchilada Chicken Freezer Meal
Hannah Stewart
Enjoy this healthy enchilada chicken freezer meal! Its an easy freezer meal you can put together in minutes is a great healthy crockpot recipe!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 Adults
Calories 366 kcal
Equipment
  • Slow Cooker
Ingredients
 
 
  • 2-3 lb chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 4 oz diced green chiles
  • 28 oz enchilada sauce (or make your own healthy enchilada sauce as provided below!)
  • 14.5 oz black beans
Homemade Healthy Enchilada Sauce (Blend together):
  • 28 oz diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tbsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 3 clove garlic
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp pepper
Instructions
 
Prep/freezer directions:
  • Prepare a gallon freezer bag, labeling according to your preferred method.
  • Add all ingredients to labeled gallon freezer bag.
  • Seal bag, removing as much air as possible, and freeze for up to three months.
Slow Cooker Directions:
  • Thaw freezer bag in fridge 12-24 hours before cooking.
  • Add freezer bag contents into slow cooker.
  • Cook on low 4-6 hours.
  • Shred chicken breasts and stir in slow cooker.
  • Serve in tortillas, over rice, or on chips and enjoy!
Instant Pot Directions
  1. Dump the contents of the freezer bag into the Instant Pot, add 1/2 cup water.
  2. Set to High Pressure for 20 minutes, then allow a 10-minute natural release followed by a quick release.  
  3. Shred chicken, stir well and serve in tortillas, over rice, or on chips and enjoy!
Dietary Adjustments
Make it Gluten Free
  • Use the homemade enchilada sauce as provided above
Make it Dairy Free
  • Recipe is naturally dairy free
Freezer Labels
Chicken Enchilada Bowl Freezer Meal Printable Labels

Notes

  • May top with favorite taco toppings! (cheese, guacomole, salsa, etc...)
  • May also use as a filling for traditional style enchiladas. (wrap in tortillas, set in baking pan, top with leftover sauce, bake in 400 degree preheated oven for 10-15 min) 
  • Make it pretty: Garnish with fresh cilantro and a lime wedge. 

Nutrition

Calories: 366kcal
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