Salsa Chicken

Ingredients

•     2 large boneless/skinless Chicken, about 1 ¾ lbs.
•     Salt/Pepper
•     1 oz. packet Taco Seasoning
•     8 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
•     16 oz. Refried Beans
•     2 cups Salsa
•     1 cup Black Beans, drained and rinsed
•     ½ cup Corn, canned or frozen
•     1 ½ cups cheese, cheddar, Monterey Jack, and/or mozzarella
•     Fresh Parsley or Cilantro, to garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise. Pat completely dry. Season each side with Taco Seasoning.
3. Optional: Sear the chicken in a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side to create a nice textured outer crust.
4. Spread the softened cream cheese over the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
5. Spread the refried beans on top, then add ½ of the salsa of salsa, followed by the chicken. Top the chicken with the remaining salsa.
6. Sprinkle with black beans, corn, and cheese. Cover and bake for 25 minutes.
7. Remove the cover and bake for additional 10 minutes.
8. *Use a meat thermometer and ensure that the internal temperature of the chicken has reached 165°F.
9. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

full instructions in here https://thecozycook.com/salsa-chicken/

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