Salsa Verde Chicken
Make Salsa Verde Chicken a staple in your kitchen for those busy nights, with its juicy and tender texture that can be used as a filling for salads, burritos, quesadillas, tacos, nachos, and more.
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EQUIPMENT
1 Gallon Freezer Bag
Ingredients
Add to Gallon Freezer Bag:
- 1 1/2 lb Chicken Breasts
- 1/2 (15 oz) can Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
- 1 cup Salsa Verde
- 1 Green Bell Pepper Chopped into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1/4 cup Diced Onion
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 2 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1 tbsp Cumin
- 1/2 tbsp Chili Powder
- 1/4 tsp Salt
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.
- 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 1/4 cup liquid.
- Turn the pressure to high and cook for 20 minutes, natural pressure release.
Additional Instructions:
- Shred the chicken, return it to the pot, and mix. Let the meal sit for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve over rice or with flour tortillas, shredded lettuce, grated cheese, sour cream, and other favorite toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 286kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 37gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 849mgPotassium: 873mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 1036IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 2mg
Notes
You can make double of this meal to use up all the ingredients.
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.
Salsa Verde Bag Label
