Recipes

My crockpot has gotten a workout these days... and the results have been really good. Revolutionary. I'm talking choir-singing-fabulous. It's been so easy and tasty. Read my other post for step-by-step instructions on batch cooking.

CHICKEN TACO CHILI
Adapted from skinnytaste.com

1 can black beans, rinsed
1 can dark kidney beans, rinsed
16 oz. can tomato sauce
1 can mild rotel, tomatoes w/ green chilies, drained
1 can petite diced tomatoes, drained
1 1/2 c. frozen corn
1/2 c. celery
1/2 green pepper
1 white onion
1 pkg taco seasoning
1 T. cumin
1 T. chili powder
1 T. garlic
3 chicken breasts

Combine all in a 1 gallon freezer bag. Lay flat to freeze. To cook, thaw on counter for 30 minutes. Cook in crockpot on low 8 hrs, high 4 hrs. Shred chicken and serve with your favorite chili fixings. Our favorite so far!!

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SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN
Adapted from Allrecipes.com

2/3 c. white vinegar
1-1/2 c. sugar
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
3 T. cornstarch
1/4 c. pineapple tidbits
2 c. juice from tidbits
1 white onion
2 green bell pepper
2 large carrots
6 frozen chicken breasts
2 chicken bouillion cubes

This is a double batch. Mix sauce and divide between 2 bags. Chop veggies and divide. Add 3 breasts per bag and a bouillion cube. Lay flat to freeze. To cook, thaw on counter for 30 minutes. Cook in crockpot on low 8 hrs, high 4 hrs. Shred chicken and serve over rice.

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CILANTRO LIME TACOS
from Jolene

1 c. fresh cilantro leaves (1 bunch, do not include stems)
2 1/2 T. EVOO
2 T. sliced, toasted almonds
3 T. minced garlic
1 large lime, the juice from
1/2 cup shredded Romano (Parmesan or asiago can be substituted too)
1 1/2 t. kosher salt
1/4 c. chicken broth

Using a food processor (or blender), mix together on low speed for 2 minutes. Put cilantro paste into a 1 gallon freezer bag. Add 3 frozen chicken breasts. Lay flat to freeze. To cook, thaw on counter for 30 minutes. Cook in crockpot on low 8 hrs, high 4 hrs. Shred chicken and serve on tortillas with taco fixings.





Travis liked these but I wasn't crazy about them. I think it was the romano. I'll probably omit it completely next time. I also forgot to buy a head of lettuce, opps.