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    Home » Main Dish » Crockpot Mexican Pineapple Chicken // Freezer Meal

    Published: Oct 17, 2014 · Modified: Aug 28, 2018 by Kadee

    Crockpot Mexican Pineapple Chicken // Freezer Meal

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    Crockpot Chicken Freezer Meal served on rice

     If you are looking for an incredibly fast and simple dinner.. this is it. With a little bit of a Mexican flare and sweet pineapple, it's a family friendly dinner. I've loved this weeks freezer meal series because it has challenged me to think of dinners that revolved around being fast, simple, and preparing in bulk. I'll be the first to admit I'm not very frugal when it comes to food. I like nice cuts of meat, expensive cheese and plenty of fresh produce. So cooking in this manner is a little out of my norm but I've found that the quality of dinner doesn't need to be lost just because of the frugality of the meal.

    Mixing a few canned ingredients with a few fresh is what really made this meal amazing for me. The chicken slow cooked in the tangy pineapple and zest of Rotel tomatoes really made the meat tender. Topping it off with fresh avocado and lime really makes the flavor burst took it to the next level. As I was dishing up the kids, I realized how versatile this recipe really is. I served it over rice, but it would be great as a burrito, quesadilla, or even over potatoes! We have a left-overs I'm going to make into the nachos with some yummy melted cheese. So good! Also feel free to season as you like! Some days I'm feeling more tangy and like more lime, other days I want some heat so add in some red pepper flakes. If you have other veggies on hand like bell peppers or onion, chop up those babies and throw them in. It will just bring more delicious flavors to the mix.

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    Mexican Chicken Freezer Meal in freezer bag

    When I made this dinner I made 2 batches. Doubled the cans and chicken and made 2 meals in maybe 15 minutes. Literally. One I threw in the crockpot for dinner that night and the other in a freezer safe ziplock for another crazy busy day. I can't tell you how weirdly proud it made me to have prepared dinner for some night later in the month. There really is something to be said for being prepared and organized.

    And yes, my shirt is about to burst.. that is baby number 4 coming! Having another babe is giving me all sorts of new anxieties. One of which is being able to feed 3 other busy hungry mouths. Freezer meals might make the transition of bring another baby into this world a little easier! I have a few more months to stock up so I can worry more about snuggling a sweet new babe.

    Crockpot Chicken Freezer Meal served on rice in bowl

    Hope you enjoy! And if your needing to brush up on your freezer meal skills, check out our Tips and Tricks Post!

    Crockpot Chicken Freezer Meal

    Crockpot Mexican Pineapple Chicken

    Tangy Mexican Chicken that is so versatile. Stores great as a freezer meal!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: dinner
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 6 hours
    Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 266kcal
    Author: Kadee & Desarae

    Ingredients

    • 3 Boneless Skin-less Chicken Breasts
    • 1 can Rotel Tomatoes undrained
    • 1 can Pineapple Tid-bits undrained
    • 1 can Black Beans rinsed and drained
    • 1 can corn drained
    • 2 teaspoon Cumin
    • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt
    • Salt and Pepper to taste

    Garnishes

    • Avocado
    • Cilantro
    • Lime Juice
    • Cheese

    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients in a crockpot and stir.
    • Cook on low for 6 hours.
    • When meat is tender, shred and season with salt and pepper as desired.
    • Serve over rice, quinoa, in burritos, quesadillas, or over nachos.
    • Garnish as desired but avocado, cilantro and lime are my favorites!

    For a freezer meal:

    • Combine all ingredients except garnishes in a freezer safe bag.
    • Remove as much air as possible and seal. Label and freeze for up to 3 months.

    Notes

    PRESSURE COOKER: Put all crock pot ingredients in pressure cooker and set to soup/stew setting 30 minutes (45 if using frozen chicken breasts), lock lid, and cook with slow release or quick release, either one is fine.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 740mg | Potassium: 840mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 434IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 3mg
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    1. Cherl says

      February 21, 2020 at 5:21 am

      What size can of pineapple did you use?

      Reply
      • Kadee says

        February 27, 2020 at 8:25 am

        one 20 oz can

        Reply
    2. Kaile Shafer says

      December 16, 2014 at 10:50 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy

      Reply
    3. Lindsey P says

      October 27, 2014 at 8:32 pm

      5 stars
      So easy! Love it with lime juice and avocado!

      Reply
      • Aubrey says

        October 28, 2014 at 6:20 pm

        Thanks Lindsey! and I totally agree, the lime and avocado make it fresh and amazing.

        Reply

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