Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken
Elevate your pasta game with Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken, a delightful fusion of tender chicken and a rich tomato basil sauce that's both creamy and satisfying.
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EQUIPMENT
1 Gallon Freezer Bag
Ingredients
Add to Gallon Freezer Bag:
- 1 lb Chicken Breasts
- 1 (14.5 oz) can Petite Diced Tomatoes
- 1 (8 oz) can Tomato Sauce
- 2 tsp Minced Garlic
- 2 tsp Dried Basil
- 2 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
Add Day of Cooking:
- 4 oz Low Fat Cream Cheese
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.
- 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.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the internal temperature reaches 165F.
Pressure Cooker:
- Empty the frozen contents of the bag into a pressure cooker and add 1/4 cup of liquid.
- Turn the pressure to high and cook for 20 minutes, with quick pressure release.
Additional Instructions:
- Shred chicken and return to pot.
- Add cream cheese to pot and mix well.
- Cook for an additional 15-30 minutes in slow cooker or 3-5 minutes on low sauté setting in pressure cooker until combined.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve over your favorite noodle and top with fresh basil and parmesan cheese.
- Serve with roasted broccoli, sautéed squash and zucchini, or a Caesar salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 207kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 27gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 951mgPotassium: 627mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 212IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 3mg
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 Tomato Basil Chicken Bag Label
