Double Cheese Stuffed Chicken

Oh Me Oh My. Bear with me...I have so much to talk about with this one. This is one of the meals that really got me hooked on cooking as a hobby, not just as a necessity.

A few years ago, I took a trip alone out to Arizona to visit my grandparents and got the chance to have the most amazing one-on-one time with them. This trip made me realize how rare this was with them... such is life and so it goes in a big family. There are always people around, always group events and gatherings, and parties to go to for no reason (don't get me wrong, it's the best). But for once, it was just me and them. A trip I'll carry in my heart forever.

My Grandpa knew he was making me this recipe for dinner before I even touched down in Phoenix that week. He was so excited and wanted to show me how to make it because he knew I was going to love it. Little did he know just how much.

We spent the evening in the kitchen together prepping the meal and talking. Talking and talking. Catching up on life and making a meal together. Two things we both cherish. Before I tasted the dish, I knew it would be a recipe I'd keep with me.

When we sat down to eat, Grandpa thought I would want a half chicken breast. I ate the whole thing and honestly could have kept going it was THAT good. Much to his surprise and to many others...I can eat. He printed me the recipe for it and a few other of his favorites which I can feature here in the future. This will always be my favorite.

Calling all Green Bean Lovers: The way I prepare mine (and what I have called out in the recipe) is so simple, and if you're looking for a way to just toss them in the microwave, this is it. I wash them in it, steam them in it, and once they are done, I even drain the water and use it as a serving dish! Follow the link below to get a steamer for your veggies. It's totally a game changer. Mine is pretty old but this one is very similar and so easy to use:

Amazon Tupperware Steamer

This meal gets an "LP Wellness Rating" of a 6. It is so juicy and flavorful that it will become a staple in your house as it is mine. If you're looking to lighten it up, use one cheese instead of two or forgo the butter mixture (but don't actually). On the flip side, if you want to jazz this up even more, the way my Grandpa taught me included two other small mixing bowls that housed Milk in one and Italian Breadcrumbs and Romano Cheese in another. Prior to topping the Chicken Breasts with Butter, dip the meat into the Milk and then the Breadcrumb mixture to give them an awesome outer crust. YUM!

Send me a note either below or through email and let me know how it goes if you make this! Happy eating, my friends!

& Thank you, my Grandpa.

xo--LP

**Disclaimer for my parents who will be reading this: They were also there in Arizona when I took that trip. They were working during most of my trip giving me the chance to hang out with the GPs on my own. There are plenty of cooking with my parents stories to come on this blog. Stay tuned for the annual TP/LP Chili Cook Off.