SANTA FE CHICKEN BAKE

INGREDIENTS:

-3 to 4 chicken breasts, butterflied & pounded out to the same thickness

-1 can black beans, drained & rinsed

-1 can corn, drained

-2 cups salsa

-3 medium bell peppers, diced (any color)

-2 packets taco seasoning

-Mexican blend cheese

-Fresh cilantro

-Olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Season chicken with taco seasoning on both sides. Use as much or as little as you want. Heat a large skillet with olive oil & sear on both sides (about 2-3 mins per side). Set chicken aside.

2. In a large bowl, combine beans, corn, peppers & salsa. Pour mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Top with cooked chicken & bake at 375 for 30-40 mins depending on how thick your chicken is. Check for internal temp to be at 165 after 30 mins.

3. Take out of the oven & top with cheese. Bake for another 5 mins. Broil at the very end -watching closely to make sure it doesn't burn- until golden & bubbly! Top with fresh cilantro. Serve on it's own or with Spanish rice.

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