Monterey Chicken Freezer Dinner Kit Recipe

Name: Monterey Chicken Freezer Dinner Kit
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 cup onion, chopped; 1 cup green pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 tablespoons garlic, minced; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth; 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking rice; 1 cup monterey jack cheese

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons paprika
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup green pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking rice
1 cup monterey jack cheese

1
In a large freezer bag combine the chicken, olive oil and paprika. Seal the bag and massage chicken to coat well with paprika. Squeeze out as much as you can and seal well.
2
In a quart size freezer bag add the onions, peppers and garlic. Seal the bag.
3
In a quart size freezer bag add the tomatoes and broth.
4
I choose to measure the rice and cheese at this point and place in freezer bags (separately) and freeze.
5
Place all of the sealed baggies into a large freezer bag with recipe number or print and tuck inside. Seal the bag. Lay flat in the freezer.
6
To cook; thaw.
7
Heat oil in a skillet.
8
Add chicken and saute until golden brown on both sides. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
9
Stir in onions, peppers and garlic adding a little more oil if needed. Cook until tender being careful not to burn the garlic!
10
Add in tomatoes and chicken broth, bring to a boil.
11
Stir in rice, return chicken to pan with any juices on plate. Cover and reduce to warm or low.
12
Cook until rice is done, about 5 minutes.
13
Sprinkle with cheese and cover until cheese melts.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 cup onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Monterey Chicken Freezer Dinner Kit falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Monterey Chicken Freezer Dinner Kit

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