Chicken breasts stuffed with crabmeat is a delicious and elegant dish that can be enjoyed for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The combination of tender chicken and flavorful crabmeat creates a delightful dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. With a variety of stuffing options, from classic breadcrumb stuffing to creamy spinach and artichoke stuffing, this dish can be customized to suit any taste. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will provide you with the best recipes for cooking chicken breasts stuffed with crabmeat, ensuring a delicious and satisfying meal.
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CRAB STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
Chicken breasts rolled up with a crabmeat and mushroom mixture, topped with a white sauce and baked. I got this recipe from a friend and my family loves it. It's easy to make and can be served with potatoes or rice.
Provided by Christy
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- To Make White Sauce: Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan. Stir in flour until smooth, then gradually stir in broth and milk. Bring all to a boil; boil, stirring, for about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large skillet melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter and saute onion over medium heat until tender. Add crab, mushrooms, cracker crumbs, parsley, salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons of the prepared white sauce. Heat through.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Pound chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thickness. Spoon about 1/4 of the crab mixture onto the edge of each chicken breast; roll up and secure with toothpicks. Place chicken rolls in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish, then top with remaining white sauce.
- Cover dish and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Sprinkle with cheese and paprika and bake, uncovered, for another 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove toothpicks and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 164.3 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 49.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 1244.4 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
CRAB STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
I got the idea for this recipe when my husband was told no more "Red" meat for a while by our doctor. I became creative in coming up with different chicken dishes and this one came from a dip I made a few years ago. Try this recipe, you will not be disappointed!
Provided by Chippie1
Categories Crab
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Chop up Crab meat.
- Combine crab meat, cream cheese and soup mix together with a hand mixer.
- Set aside.
- Make a pocket in each chicken breast.
- This is done by slicing horizontally, but do not cut all the way through.
- Stuff each breast with the crab mixture.
- Coat each breast in flour, then egg, and finally bread crumbs.
- (Sometimes I add a little parmesan cheese to the bread crumbs for additional flavor) In a nonstick frying pan, heat up the olive oil and fry breast until golden brown.
- Place breasts in an oven safe dish and bake for 30 minutes.
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes and DIG IN!
- I usually serve spaghetti noddles tossed with GARLIC!
- and olive oil for a quick side dish.
- Not a very light entrée, but my husband and I cheat the healthy eating once in a while.
CHICKEN BREASTS STUFFED WITH CRABMEAT
A cream cheese and crab stuffing in breaded, sauteed chicken breasts. An ocean of pleasurable taste sensations!
Provided by MARBALET
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pan-Fried
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a medium bowl combine the cream cheese, onion, parsley, dill, garlic and lemon pepper. Add crabmeat and mix thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and chill in refrigerator (can be prepared 2 hours ahead).
- Using a small sharp knife, cut in half horizontally through the center of each chicken breast half, creating a pocket. Fill each pocket with 1/4 of the crab stuffing. Then dip each chicken piece into flour, eggs and finally bread crumbs to coat. Cover completely.
- In a large skillet melt butter or margarine with oil over medium heat. Add filled, breaded chicken breast halves to skillet and saute until golden brown and cooked through (juices run clear), about 10 minutes each side. Remove from skillet, drain on paper towels and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 569.2 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 216.6 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 42.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 543.9 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
CRAB STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
Crab Stuffed Chicken Breasts are elegant enough for a dinner party yet easy enough for a weeknight! A perfect date night dinner for two!
Provided by By: Carol | From A Chef's Kitchen
Categories Chicken and Turkey
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Combine first 7 ingredients in a small bowl. Gently fold in crab. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- Cut horizontally through the center of each chicken breast, creating a pocket, being careful not to cut all the way through at any point.
- Fill each pocket with equal amounts of the stuffing. Secure with toothpicks.
- Dredge each piece of chicken in the breadcrumbs and place on a baking sheet. (Can be prepared to this point up to 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
- Spray the breadcrumbs with cooking spray to moisten.
- Bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until cooked through to 165 degrees in the center of the filling.
- Remove toothpicks and serve.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1, Calories 381 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 38 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Sodium 840 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g
CRAB-STUFFED CHICKEN
"This is a luscious change from plain chicken and it's nice for company," assures Pat Durrie of Omaha, Nebraska. "The combination of crab, chicken, spaghetti sauce and cheese is great."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; top with crab. Roll up tightly and secure with toothpicks. In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder and basil. Roll chicken in crumb mixture; set remaining mixture aside., Place chicken in a shallow 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes. Turn the chicken; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Cover and cook for 2-3 longer or until chicken juices run clear., Top with spaghetti sauce. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese; heat, uncovered, for 30-60 seconds or until the cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve over pasta if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 1165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 40g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CRAB-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
Categories Chicken Sauté Kid-Friendly Crab Summer Bon Appétit Small Plates
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine first 6 ingredients in medium bowl. Add crab and mix in thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
- Using small sharp knife, cut horizontally through center of each chicken breast, creating pocket. Fill each pocket with 1/4 of stuffing. Dip each chicken piece into flour, then eggs, then crumbs to coat, covering completely.
- Melt butter with oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breast halves to skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 10 minutes per side.
ELEGANT CRAB-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
Mary Plummer of De Soto, Kansas sent us her recipe for an elegant rolled chicken dish stuffed with crabmeat and crunchy water chestnuts.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, combine the crab, water chestnuts, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, parsley, mustard, 2 teaspoons marinade for chicken and half of the onions. , Chop one cheese slice; stir into crab mixture. Spread over chicken; roll up and secure with toothpicks. , In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chicken on all sides. Place seam side down in a shallow 3-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Brush with remaining marinade for chicken., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes. Cut each remaining cheese slice into six strips; place two cheese strips over each chicken breast. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 170°. Discard toothpicks. Sprinkle remaining onions over chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 469mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CRAB-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
Purchase the largest and thickest chicken breast you can find to make this recipe. Plan ahead the cream cheese mixture needs to chill for 2 hours before using or up to overnight. I added some Old Bay seasoning to the cream cheese mixture when I made these. This recipe can be cut in half to make 4 breasts. If desired you can sauté/cook the stuffed breasts completely in the frypan and omit the oven. Prep time includes the chilling time.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 3h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a medium bowl combine the cream cheese, minced onion, parsley, dill, garlic; mix well to combine.
- Add in the crab meat; season with salt and pepper or lemon pepper (if using) mix to combine Cover and chill for a minimum of 2 hours or overnight.
- Using a small sharp knife, cut a slit horizontally through each chicken breast creating a "pocket".
- Divide and stuff the stuffing mix evenly between each breast.
- In a shallow dish mix together the bread crumbs, seasoning salt (or white salt) pepper and Parmesan cheese; mix to combine.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, then dip in eggs, then coat with the bread crumb mixture to coat COMPLETELY.
- Melt the butter with oil in a heavy skillet, then carefully brown the chicken breasts for about 5 minutes on each side.
- Place in a buttered baking dish.
- Bake uncovered for about 30-35 minutes in a 350°F oven or until the breasts are cooked through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 897.7, Fat 42, SaturatedFat 16.3, Cholesterol 285.2, Sodium 1286.2, Carbohydrate 70, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 6.4, Protein 56.8
TWO-INGREDIENT DOUGH AIR FRYER PRETZEL BITES
Four ingredients total is all you need for these soft and chewy on the inside, crispy on the outside pretzel bites made in the air fryer. Dough is made with two ingredients and no rise time. Serve with cheese dip or dip of choice.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Pretzels
Time 19m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dust a cutting board with self-rising flour.
- Place Greek yogurt in a bowl. Add 1 1/4 cups self-rising flour and stir until mixture forms a ball. Turn out ball onto the cutting board and knead until smooth.
- Cut dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into ropes. Cut one rope into 1-inch pieces and place pieces in the basket of the air fryer.
- Cook for 3 minutes. Shake and cook 3 additional minutes. Brush each pretzel bite with melted butter and cook 3 minutes more.
- Transfer pretzel bites to the prepared baking sheet using tongs. Brush with melted butter again and sprinkle with kosher salt. Repeat with remaining ropes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 20.9 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 745.1 mg
Tips:
- For a more flavorful filling, use fresh crab meat instead of canned.
- To prevent the crab meat from drying out, add a little bit of mayonnaise or cream cheese to the filling.
- If you don't have any Old Bay Seasoning, you can use a blend of paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- To make sure the chicken breasts are cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that they have reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve the stuffed chicken breasts with your favorite sides, such as rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
Conclusion:
Chicken breasts stuffed with crab meat is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. With its tender chicken, flavorful crab meat filling, and crispy breadcrumb coating, this dish is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a special dish to make, give this recipe a try.
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