CHEESY ROASTED CHICKEN

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Provided by raymond spencer @clownman70360

Categories Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 - (3 pound) whole chicken
1/4 teaspoon(s) sea salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) seasoned pepper
1 tablespoon(s) ground thyme
1/4 teaspoon(s) dried basil
1/4 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
1 cup(s) whipped cream cheese
1/4 cup(s) grated parmesan cheese
CHEESE SAUCE
2 can(s) condensed cheddar cheese soup
1/2 cup(s) half and half
1 cup(s) shredded colby jack cheese,divided
1 cup(s) shredded monterey jack cheese,divided
1 cup(s) shredded sharp cheddar cheese,divided

Steps:

Preheat oven 400 degrees F.
Rinse chicken thoroughly inside and out under cold running water and remove all fat.Pat dry with dry towels.
Put chicken into a small baking pan.Rub with seasonings.Spread cream cheese and sprinkle parmesan cheese over the chicken.Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
To prepare the cheese sauce,add cheddar cheese soup in a medium saucepan over medium heat.Mix in milk and stir constantly until thickened.Mix in half of colby and monterey jack and sharp cheddar cheese,and continue to stir until smooth.Reduce heat to low.
Take the chicken out for oven,spoon the chicken with prepared cheese sauce and sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Continue roasting for 40 minutes or until the cheese is melted.Let cool 10 to 15 minutes and serve.