Smoky Chicken Pasta
This Smoky Chicken Pasta is full of savory flavors, with tender chicken breast, bacon, and your favorite BBQ sauce – it's a tasty, unconventional dish the whole family will enjoy!
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EQUIPMENT
1 Gallon Freezer Bag
Ingredients
Add to Gallon Freezer Bag:
- 1 lb Chicken Breasts
- 1 (15 oz) can Diced Tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can Black Beans drained
- 1/2 cup Frozen Corn
- 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
Add Day of Cooking:
- 1/2 cup Monterey Jack Cheese
- 8 oz Pasta, uncooked Rotini or another of your favorites
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.
- 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, with quick pressure release.
Additional Instructions:
- Cook noodles according to package directions.
- Shred chicken and return to liquid.
- Add noodles and cheese to the pot. Mix well. Replace the lid and let it cook an additional 5-10 minutes before serving.
Serving Suggestions:
- Top with additional cheese and bacon bits and serve with a fresh garden salad.
- This meal can also be served chilled as a pasta salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 622kcalCarbohydrates: 90gProtein: 44gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 1439mgPotassium: 1206mgFiber: 12gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 452IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 225mgIron: 6mg
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.
Smoky Chicken Pasta Bag Label
