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Freezer Friendly Cajun Chicken

Cajun Chicken

Savor the bold Cajun spices in this creamy, flavorful chicken dish. It’s a perfect balance of heat and comfort.
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EQUIPMENT

1 Gallon Freezer Bag

Ingredients
  

Add to Gallon Freezer Bag:

  • 1.5 lb Chicken Breasts
  • 1 15 oz can Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 tsp Minced Garlic
  • 2 tsp Cajun Seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Basil
  • 1/2 tsp Lemon Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper

Add Day of Cooking:

  • 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 name of the recipe, cooking instructions, and date.
  • Add all ingredients to the freezer bag EXCEPT cream cheese and cornstarch.
  • Carefully remove as much air as possible, seal and freeze for up to three months.

Slow Cooker:

  • Empty thawed contents of the bag into the slow cooker and cook on low 3-4 hrs, or to an internal temperature of 165 F.
  • Shred Chicken and return to pot.
  • Add 4 oz cream cheese and corn starch mixture and stir until melted, allow to simmer 15-20 more minutes or until liquid has thickened up.

Pressure Cooker:

  • Empty the frozen contents of the bag into a pressure cooker and add 1/4 cup of water.
  • Set the cooker to high pressure and cook for 20 minutes. Once done, allow the pressure to release naturally.
  • Switch to the sauté setting and stir in the cornstarch mixture and cream cheese. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted and sauce thickened.

Serving Suggestions:

  • Serve over rice or noodles. Top with fresh tomatoes, parmesan and fresh parsley. For garnish.
  • Serve with a Caesar salad, roasted broccoli, or some crusty bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 27gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 613mgPotassium: 503mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 506IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 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.
Cajun Chicken Bag Label
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