Ingredients:

1 -1 1/2 cup salsa

1/2 cup water

1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, frozen

salt and pepper, to taste

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, do not drain

4 ounces cream cheese, cubed

1 1/2 cups instant rice, uncooked

shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Directions:

1. Mix the salsa, water, & taco seasoning in a crock pot.Place the frozen breasts in the mixture then sprinkle with salt & pepper.

2. Cover with a lid & cook on low for 3 hours. Uncover, flip over the breasts then stir in the black beans. Recover & continue to cook for another 2 1/2 hours.

3. Shred the chicken breasts then place back into the pot. Add in the cream cheese & stir until melted.

4. Turn off the heat, pour in the uncooked rice, stir then cover. Let sit for 12 minutes then spoon onto plates & top with shredded cheese (if using).

Bon Appetit!