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Tex Mex Chicken Freezer Meal Recipe
Hannah Stewart
Imagine a busy weekday evening when your little ones are craving something delicious, but you're swamped with work and activities. That's where this Tex Mex Chicken truly shines.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Adults
Equipment
  • 1 crockpot
  • 1 gallon freezer bag
Ingredients
 
 
Ingredients:
  • 2-3 lbs chicken thighs Boneless/Skinless
  • 2 tbsp corn starch
  • 1 green pepper
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 1/2 cup salsa heat preference of choice
  • 1 cup black beans
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
For serving
  • 2 cups rice uncooked
  • Favorite taco toppings
Instructions
 
Freezer Prep Directions:
  • Prepare a gallon freezer bag, labeling according to your preferred method. 
  • Add all ingredients, except for serving ingredients, to the 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.
  • Dump contents of freezer bag into slow cooker.
  • Cook on low 4-6 hours.
  • Remove chicken, shred, stir back into slow cooker.
  • Serve over basmati rice or in tortillas. Optional: Serve with your favorite taco toppings.
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 in pot, stir to ensure everything is coated with sauce. 
  4. Serve over basmati rice or in tortillas. Optional: Serve with your favorite taco toppings.
Dietary Adjustments
Make it Gluten-Free:
  • Ensure your taco seasoning is gluten-free.
 
 
Make it Dairy-Free:
  • This recipe is naturally dairy-free.
Keyword Chicken Recipes, crockpot dinners, Fast and Easy Dinner
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