Tex-Mex Chicken
Packed with Tex-Mex flavors, this slow-cooked chicken with black beans and corn is a family favorite. Serve in tortillas, over rice, or top with your favorite Tex-Mex toppings!
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EQUIPMENT
1 Gallon Freezer Bag
Ingredients
Add to Gallon Freezer Bag:
- 1 lb Chicken Breasts
- 1 (15 oz) can Black Beans rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup Frozen Corn
- 1/2 Lime juiced
- 3/4 cup Salsa
- 1 tbsp Chili Powder
- 1/2 tsp Cumin
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 3-4 hours or to an internal temperature of 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 15 minutes with quick pressure release. *If the chicken isn't cooked through after 15 min, shred it and return to the pressure cooker on saute setting.
Additional Instructions:
- Shred chicken and return to liquid. Allow the meat to sit for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve over rice with sauted peppers, avocado, sour cream and other favorite toppings. OR can use as a filler in quesadillas, tacos, taco salads, or burritos.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 21gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 1417mgPotassium: 606mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 767IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 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.
Tex-Mex Chicken Bag Label
