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Crockpot Chicken Freezer Meal
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5 from 2 votes

Crockpot Mexican Pineapple Chicken

Tangy Mexican Chicken that is so versatile. Stores great as a freezer meal!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 10 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 266kcal

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