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Easy Crockpot Freezer Meals for College Students

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These easy crockpot freezer meals for college students are designed for real life—set it and forget it, budget-friendly, and require no cooking skills. Perfect for dorm life, you can assemble a month’s worth of dinners in one afternoon.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 can (15 ounces or 425g) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup (150g) frozen corn kernels
  • 1/2 cup (75g) diced onion (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 can (10 ounces or 283g) diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel)
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: tortillas, rice, shredded cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro for serving

Instructions

  1. Label a gallon-size freezer bag with ‘Chicken Tacos’ and the date using a permanent marker.
  2. Place 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs into the bag.
  3. Add 1 can of black beans (rinsed and drained), 1 cup frozen corn, and 1/2 cup diced onion.
  4. Pour in 1 can of diced tomatoes with green chilies and 1/2 cup chicken broth.
  5. Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  6. Seal the bag, squeezing out as much air as possible, then squish everything together with your hands until combined.
  7. Lay the bag flat on a baking sheet and freeze for up to 3 months.
  8. To cook: Thaw the bag in the refrigerator overnight, or cook from frozen (add 1-2 extra hours). Dump contents into a crockpot.
  9. Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  10. Remove the chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the pot. Stir well.
  11. Serve in tortillas, over rice, or in a bowl with desired toppings.

Notes

Cooking from frozen adds 1-2 hours. Don’t overfill crockpot (max 2/3 full). Layer denser ingredients on bottom. Avoid peeking during cooking. Thicken with cornstarch slurry if needed. Season carefully as freezing can concentrate flavors. Use crockpot liners for easy cleanup.

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