Spread a Little Joy

I'm back! I was in the Carribean eating coconuts and drinking rum. But now I'm home and I'm cooking again. Food is my passion and I love trying new recipes all the time! I enjoy the whole experience of presentaion and atmosphere, so much so that my husband makes fun of me. But that doesn't stop me. I'm a romantic!

It's amazing what a little PHILLY can do, It's more than an extra ingredient - It's a secret weapon. From making rosotto a more luscious experience to putting a new twist on ordinary chicken, ther's no limit to what you can do when you add a little PHILLY Cream Cheese.

While experimenting with different cheeses in 1872, dairy farmer William A Lawrence created a lush, spreadable cheese and named his discovery after the city (Philadelphia) famous for it's high-quality food. From it's origin, Philedelphia Cream Cheese has always been about the joy of discovery.

Make tonight a relaxing and romantic night of good eats, with ample time to gaze lovingly into each others eyes. Here's a favorite recipe of mine;

Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken
4 oz. (1/2 of an 8 oz. package) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2 Slices Bacon, Cooked, Crumbles
2 TBLs. dry Bread Crumbs
2 TBLs Chopped Kalamata Olives
2 TBLs coursely chopped slivered almonds
1 Egg
1 TBl plus 1 Tsp. fresh Thyme, Divided
4 Small boneless, skinless Fresh Harter House Chicken Breast halves (1 lb.)
1/2 Cup Dry White White
1/2 Cup Chicken Broth

1. Heat Oven to 325 F



2. Combine first 6 ingredients. Add 1 TBL Thyme, mix well. Use small sharp knife to cut pocket in the thick long side of each chicken breast, being careful to not cut through to opposite side, fill pockets with cream cheese mixture.



3. Heat oil in large skillet on medium high heat. Add Chicken, cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until browned on both sides. Transfer to 13x9 inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover. Reserve drippings in skillet.



4. Bake 25 to 30 Minutes or until chicken is done (165 F). Meanwhile add wine and broth to drippings in skillet; cook on medium heat 10 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half, stirring frequently to scrape up browned bits from bottom of skillet. Stir in remaining thyme.



5. Slice Chicken. Served topped with sauce.

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