big daddy's chicken


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this is such a delicious, comforting meal.  the chicken recipe comes from my dad.  i remember growing up having this.  it was always such a wonderful surprise to know we were having this chicken for dinner.  it seems we had it mostly on sundays, or when a lot of company came over, or when there was a birthday.  we always got to request our birthday meal, and this one showed up often.  my parents were so good about us always sitting around the dinner table together and enjoying a home cooked meal with each other.  i'm very lucky to have parents that found that to be important.  okay, i'm done reminiscing about my childhood.  (but, thanks mom and dad for a good one!).  i made this the other night for my clients and actually got a text the next morning from her saying "dinner was so yummy - probably my favorite - i love that chicken".  it's nice when i get messages like that.  to make this chicken you mix 1 part dijon mustard to 1 part fat free plain yogurt.  okay, i have to make a disclaimer - my dad makes this with mayo instead of fat free yogurt.  i hope he doesn't read this post.  but, i try to cut fat and calories for my clients when i can.  sorry dad, you version is better!  mix the yogurt and dijon together.  in a separate bowl add pepperidge farm herb seasoned stuffing - you know the stuff you make stuffing with.  dip the chicken breast in the yogurt/dijon mixture, coating evenly and completely, then coat the chicken in the stuffing.  put it on a baking sheet and bake in a 350 degree oven for 35 minutes.  the flavor of this chicken is awesome.  it is a great dish for the cooler weather that is ahead of us.  you could pair this meal with mashed potatoes, twice baked potato, cauliflower mash (for a healthier version), corn,  green beans, pole beans, okra.  just make sure it's comforting.  by the way, this was a meal that brian and i shared, not what i served my clients...just the chicken.