SPINACH CRAB CHICKEN

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I altered a friend's recipe for crab-stuffed chicken to include one of my favorite vegetables- spinach. Now my husband requests this elegant entree all the time. Served over rice, it's special enough for company. -Vicki Melies Glenwood, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup 2% milk
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
12 fresh spinach leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • For sauce, in a large skillet, sauce the onion, mushrooms and celery in butter until tender. Stir in flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt until blended. Gradually add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat., Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt. In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, crab, spinach and parsley; stir in 1/2 cup sauce. Spoon 1/4 cup down the center of each chicken breast half. Roll up; secure with toothpicks. Place seam side down in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with remaining sauce., Cover and bake at 375° for 35-45 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Discard toothpicks. Serve with rice.

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Mihiret Kebede
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Great recipe!


daniyal zain
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This dish was easy to make and the results were delicious. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the spinach and crab added a nice flavor. The sauce was also very creamy and flavorful.


Ashley Gibson
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit with my guests. It's a great dish for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.


Ntsikelelo Tshibilika
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This dish was delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the spinach and crab added a nice flavor. The sauce was also very creamy and flavorful.


Manjeet Dhakal
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This dish was a bit too heavy for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would try using less cheese next time.


Aj Watson
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I'm not a fan of seafood, but I still enjoyed this dish. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful.


AR Tusher
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's just a matter of personal preference. Otherwise, it was a great dish.


Don Meadows
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this dish. The crab and chicken were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful.


ZzZbrain
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The end result was a delicious and elegant dish that was perfect for a special occasion.


Omin Malil
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. Everyone loves the creamy sauce and the tender chicken.


Kennouche Rafia
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This is now my go-to recipe for spinach crab chicken. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Sunita Palaveettil
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The sauce was a bit bland, but the chicken and spinach were cooked perfectly.


Ayishsa Usman
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but overall it was still good. I think I would try using less salt next time.


Jean Haddad
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I thought this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the spinach and crab added a nice flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Amanda de souza amaro Souza amaro
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This dish was a hit with my family! The combination of spinach, crab, and chicken was delicious, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.