Salsa Verde Chicken Freezer Meal Recipe
Hannah Stewart
Succulent chicken thighs, lovingly marinated in a zesty, tangy salsa verde, are the stars of this culinary show.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 4 hours hrs
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 257 kcal
1 Slow Cooker
1 gallon freezer bag
- 2 lb chicken breasts
- 16 oz tomatillo salsa verde heat choice of preference
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (juice of one lime)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
For serving- tortillas rice, or chips
- taco toppings of your choice
Freezer Prep Directions:Prepare a gallon freezer bag, labeling according to your preferred method.
Add all ingredients to the 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.
Dump contents of the freezer bag into a slow cooker.
Cook on low 4-6 hours.
Shred the chicken directly in the pot with two forks and stir well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the sauce.
Serve in tortillas, over rice, or on top of chips!
Optional: Garnish with your favorite taco toppings!
Instant Pot Directions
- Dump the contents of the freezer bag into the Instant Pot, add 1/2 cup water.
- Set to High Pressure for 20 minutes, then allow a 10-minute natural release followed by a quick release.
- Shred the chicken directly in the pot with two forks and stir well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the sauce.
- Serve in tortillas, over rice, or on top of chips!
- Optional: Garnish with your favorite taco toppings!
Make it Gluten-Free:
- Ensure your salsa is gluten-free.
Make it Dairy-Free:
- This recipe is naturally dairy-free.
- May top with favorite taco toppings! (cheese, guacomole, salsa, etc…)
- Make it pretty: Garnish with fresh cilantro and a lime wedge.
Calories: 257kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 18.9gFat: 3.9gSaturated Fat: 1.1gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 7162mgPotassium: 456mgFiber: 2.7gSugar: 20.3gCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken, freezer meals, Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice, Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole, Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos