ELEGANT CRAB-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

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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

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup canned crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1/4 cup sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
6 teaspoons marinade for chicken,divided
2 green onions, thinly sliced, divided
3 slices reduced-fat Swiss cheese, divided

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

Imtiyaz Waise
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This recipe was easy to follow and resulted in a beautiful and delicious dish. The crab stuffing was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special occasion meal.


Inam Hussain
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I made this recipe for my family last night and it was a huge success! The crab stuffing was delicious and the chicken was cooked perfectly. My kids even ate it, which is always a good sign.


Amra Stafasani
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The crab stuffing was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. Everyone loved it, and I'm sure I'll be making it again soon.


Aminul Islam Chowdhury
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5 stars! This recipe is a keeper. The crab stuffing was amazing, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. My guests loved it, and I'm sure I'll be making it again soon.


Moosa Khan
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This recipe was easy to follow and resulted in a delicious and elegant dish. The crab stuffing was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special occasion meal.


Mst Tan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The crab stuffing was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was moist and tender. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


allison bain
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This dish was amazing! The crab stuffing was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I would definitely make this again.


Vuyo Shoba
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The crab stuffing is so flavorful and the chicken is always moist and tender. I highly recommend this recipe!


Lynda DeLellis
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This recipe was easy to follow and resulted in a beautiful and delicious dish. The crab stuffing was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special occasion meal.


Phil Schutte
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I made this recipe for my family last night and it was a huge success! The crab stuffing was delicious and the chicken was cooked perfectly. My kids even ate it, which is always a good sign.


misty sweat
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The crab stuffing was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. Everyone loved it, and I'm sure I'll be making it again soon.


Careedan Christopher
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The crab stuffing was so flavorful and the chicken was moist and juicy. I'll definitely be making this again.


md monir Hosen
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5 stars! This recipe is a keeper. The crab stuffing was amazing, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. My guests loved it, and I'm sure I'll be making it again soon.


Sunshine Nicole
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This recipe was easy to follow and resulted in a delicious and elegant dish. The crab stuffing was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was moist and tender. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special occasion meal.


Kayvan
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I'm not usually a fan of crab, but this dish changed my mind. The crab and chicken complemented each other perfectly, and the stuffing was incredibly flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again!


Aarju Khadkha
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This crab-stuffed chicken recipe was an absolute delight! The combination of crab, cream cheese, and herbs was divine, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. My family raved about it, and I'll definitely be making it again soon.