Stuffed Taco Chicken

By peridot728

Ingredients

• 1 package 20 ounces Gold'n Plump Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Fillets
• 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
• 1 TBSP taco seasoning
• 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
• 1 TBSP vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup salsa
• sliced olives and diced jalapeños optional

Details

Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 40mins

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.

Set a cast iron skillet or heavy bottomed oven proof pan over medium heat.

Slice the chicken breasts in half and open them up to butterfly them.

Mix together the cream cheese, taco seasoning, and 3/4 cup cheddar cheese. Divide amongst the chicken breasts. Fold the chicken breast over on itself and secure closed with toothpicks.

Add about a tablespoon of vegetable oil to the cast iron skillet and allow to heat up.
Add the chicken to the skillet and sear for about three minutes on each side.
Add the salsa to the top of the chicken, dividing evenly and then top with remaining cheese. Put in the oven (uncovered) and bake for about 20 minutes or until a thermometer registers 165 degrees in the thickest part of the chicken.

Remove the toothpicks, top with olives and jalapeños, and serve immediately.