Slow Cooker Italian Chicken [Freezer Meal]

Our postpartum dinner plan contains a slow cooker freezer meal at least once a week. This Italian Chicken Slow Cooker recipe was frozen ahead, and then served over pasta along with a simple Caprese salad. It's also a quick dinner to make the day of – as long as you have some time in the morning to do a little chopping. [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:16]

Freeze Ahead Option

1. Layer ingredients in a freezer bag with chicken on top.
2. Thaw overnight
3. Add to slow cooker and cook on low 4-6 hours, until done

Simple Caprese Salad

One of my favorite summer dishes is a simple Caprese salad:

1. Chop tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil (garlic optional)
2. Season with salt and pepper
3. Drizzle with olive oil and Balsamic vinegar
4. Optional: toss in fresh spinach for a nutritional boost

Boom. I don't know if that technically counts as a recipe. :)It's so good, especially if you can find fresh homegrown or local tomatoes and basil in the summer.