Creamy Pesto Pepper Chicken
Creamy Pesto Pepper Chicken combines tender chicken, sautéed peppers, and a light garlic pesto cream sauce for a mouthwatering Italian-style meal. Simple enough for weeknights but elegant for date night.
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EQUIPMENT
1 Gallon Freezer Bag
Ingredients
Add to Gallon Freezer Bag:
- 1.5 lb Chicken Breasts
- 2 Bell Peppers (red, orange or yellow) sliced or diced
- 1/2 cup Basil Pesto
- 1/3 cup Sun Dried Tomatoes drained and diced
- 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 tsp Chicken Bouillon Base
- 1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Add Day of Cooking:
- 1 cup Water
- 4 oz Low Fat Cream Cheese
Instructions
To Freeze and Cook Later:
- Label your freezer bag with the recipe's name, cooking instructions, and date.
- Add all ingredients to the freezer bag EXCEPT 1 cup Water and 4 oz Low Fat Cream Cheese.
- Carefully remove as much air as possible, seal, and freeze for up to three months.
Slow Cooker:
- Empty the thaweed contents of the bag into the slow cooker.
- Add 1 cup Water and cook on low for 3-4 hrs, or to an internal temperature of 165 F.
Pressure Cooker:
- Empty the frozen contents of the bag into a pressure cooker and add 1 cup Water.
- Turn the pressure to high and cook for 20 minutes, quick pressure release.
Additional Instructions:
- Shred Chicken and return to pot.
- Add 4 oz Low Fat Cream Cheese to liquid and stir until melted. Allow to simmer for 10-15 more minutes.
- Serve over rice, noodles, or zucchini noodles topped with roasted pine nuts, parmesan, and fresh basil for Garnish.
- Serve with a side salad, roasted asparagus, or some crusty bread.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 678mgPotassium: 778mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1879IUVitamin C: 55mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 1mg
Notes
Printable Bag 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.
Creamy Pesto Pepper Chicken Bag Label