Roasted Red Pepper Chicken
This Roasted Red Pepper Chicken is perfect for pairing with rice or pasta. Enjoy the tender, flavorful chicken infused with the robust, smoky notes of roasted red peppers, creating a meal that's both comforting and delicious.
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EQUIPMENT
1 Gallon Freezer Bag
Ingredients
Add to Gallon Freezer Bag:
- 1 1/2 lb Chicken Breasts
- 2 Green Onions diced
- 12 oz Roasted Red Pepper 1 jar, drained and chopped
- 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
- 2 tsp Chicken Bouillon Base *Recommend Better Than Bouillon base
- 1/2 tbsp Dried Basil
- 1/4 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Add Day of Cooking:
- 1 1/2 cups Water
- 4 oz Low Fat Cream Cheese
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
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.
- 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.
- Add 1 1/2 cups Water and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on 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 1/2 cups Water.
- 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 and mix well.
- Add 2 tbsp Cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water, and cook for an additional 30 minutes in the slow cooker or 3-5 minutes in the pressure cooker on saute setting.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve over your favorite noodle or rice and top with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese.
- Serve with a side of roasted broccoli, grilled zucchini, or a simple side salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 228kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 31gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 495mgPotassium: 627mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 385IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 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.
Roasted Red Pepper Chicken Bag Label
