Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken with Pears (Freezer Recipe)

As part of my postpartum meal plan preparation, I assembled and froze two bags of Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken and Pears Recipe. The first batch had too much vinegar, so I reduced for the recipe below, but you may want to adjust to taste.I served the Balsamic chicken, pears, and mushrooms over a quinoa and brown rice  blend. The pears really absorb the vinegar sauce, and pair well in texture and flavor with the chicken breast. I also included a green salad for some fresh vegetables.

Slow Cooker Freezer Meal Tips

Preparing slow cooker freezer meals before I had my baby was well worth the time and effort!At the moment, I have a four week old who's had quite the fussy week and doesn't want to be put down for more than five minutes. I can take out a freezer bag and dump it in the crock pot with one hand. And I mean that literally, it has to be one hand with the week we're having!Some tips to save you even more time and effort:

• Double or triple your recipes when assembling. It will save you time, and since they keep for three months you can eat one each month.
• Squeeze all extra air out of the bag to avoid freezer burn.
• Label your bag clearly, including cooking instructions so you don't have to look anything up.

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