Broccoli Cheddar Chicken
Creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, this Broccoli Cheddar Chicken combines tender chicken and broccoli in a rich salsa verde cheddar sauce.
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EQUIPMENT
1 Gallon Freezer Bag
Ingredients
Add to Gallon Freezer Bag:
- 1 lb Chicken Breasts
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1/2 cup Salsa Verde
- 1 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/8 tsp Thyme
Add Day of Cooking:
- 4 oz Low Fat Cream Cheese
- 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 10 oz Frozen Broccoli Florets
Instructions
To Freeze and Cook Later
- Label your freezer bag with the name of the recipe, cooking instructions, and date.
- Add all ingredients to the freezer bag EXCEPT 4 oz Low Fat Cream Cheese, 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese, and 10 oz Frozen Broccoli Florets.
- Carefully remove as much air as possible, seal, and freeze for up to three months.
Slow Cooker:
- Empty the thawed contents of the bag into a slow cooker. Cook on low for 3-4 hours or to an internal temperature of 165F.
Pressure Cooker:
- Empty the frozen contents of the bag into a pressure cooker and add 1/4 cup liquid.
- Turn the pressure to high and cook for 20 minutes with quick pressure release.
Additional Instructions:
- Shred chicken and return to liquid.
- Add 4 oz Low Fat Cream Cheese, 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese and 10 oz Frozen Broccoli Florets and mix well. Cook an additional 20-30 minutes or until broccoli is cooked through and tender.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve over a bed of rice, garnished with fresh thyme and a sprinkle of cheddar cheese, and pair with a soft dinner roll or crusty bread.
Nutrition
Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 32gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 845mgPotassium: 795mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1076IUVitamin C: 66mgCalcium: 186mgIron: 1mg
Notes
Printable Label Instructions: Click the link below to download the recipe label. Afterward, print it out and tape it to the freezer bag with clear shipping tape for convenient labeling.
**Please note: Bag labels are based on the original recipe. If you’ve adjusted the serving sizes, the cooking time and ingredient amounts on the label may no longer be accurate.
Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Bag Label