Monday, January 2, 2012

Garlic-Lemon Double Stuffed Chicken

Oil, for greasing pan
8 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
8 oz package cream cheese
8 oz package cheddar cheese
1 cup milk
1 ½ cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
½ cup grated Romano cheese
1 Tbsp minced garlic
¾ cup butter, melted
2 Tbsp lemon juice
½ tsp garlic salt
½ tsp paprika

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat a large, shallow baking dish with oil. Butterfly each breast by slicing in half horizontally through the center, cutting almost but not completely through. Place ½” thick slice of cream and cheddar cheese in the center of each breast. Close and set aside.

Pour milk into a shallow bowl. In a separate bowl, combine breadcrumbs and Romano. Carefully dip each breast first in milk, then in breadcrumbs, patting lightly to firmly coat. Place breasts in baking dish.

Melt butter. Stir in lemon juice and garlic and drizzle evenly over chicken. Season with garlic salt and paprika. Bake in oven for 30 minutes.