Crab Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Description:
🦀🍗 Inspired by the need to diversify chicken dishes after a doctor’s recommendation to reduce “Red” meat intake, this recipe blossomed from a savory dip concocted years prior. Prepare to be delighted by this flavorful fusion of succulent chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy crab mixture, encased in a golden breadcrumb coating. It’s a culinary adventure worth savoring!
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Recipe Category: Crab 🦀
Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Meat, European, < 60 Mins, Oven 🍽️
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 620.3
- Fat Content: 40.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 16.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 225.8mg
- Sodium Content: 725.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 31.3g
- Fiber Content: 0.8g
- Sugar Content: 0.4g
- Protein Content: 32.6g
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breast halves
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 egg
- 8 oz crab meat
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp flour
- Bread crumbs (enough for coating)
- Soup mix (optional)
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 🌡️ |
| 2 | Chop up the crab meat into small pieces. 🦀 |
| 3 | In a bowl, combine the crab meat, cream cheese, and soup mix (if using) together using a hand mixer until well blended. Set aside. 🥄 |
| 4 | Carefully make a pocket in each chicken breast by slicing horizontally, ensuring not to cut all the way through. This will create a space for the stuffing. 🍴 |
| 5 | Stuff each chicken breast with the prepared crab mixture, distributing it evenly among the pockets. 🦀🍗 |
| 6 | Coat each stuffed chicken breast first in flour, then in beaten egg, and finally in breadcrumbs. For an extra burst of flavor, consider adding some grated Parmesan cheese to the breadcrumbs. 🧀 |
| 7 | In a nonstick frying pan, heat up the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, fry each stuffed chicken breast until golden brown on all sides. This step adds a delicious crispy texture to the outside of the chicken. 🍳 |
| 8 | Transfer the browned chicken breasts to an oven-safe dish and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). 🕒 |
| 9 | Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and allow the chicken breasts to rest for 5 minutes before serving. This resting period helps the juices redistribute, ensuring juicy and tender meat. 🍽️ |
| 10 | Serve the crab stuffed chicken breasts alongside your favorite side dishes. The author recommends pairing them with spaghetti noodles tossed with garlic and olive oil for a quick and delicious accompaniment. 🍝 |
| 11 | Enjoy your indulgent meal! While not the lightest of entrées, it’s perfectly okay to indulge in such culinary delights occasionally. After all, life is all about balance. 🌟 |
Note: Feel free to customize this recipe to suit your preferences. You can adjust the seasoning of the crab mixture, add different herbs or spices to the breadcrumb coating, or incorporate additional ingredients to the stuffing for extra flavor. Let your creativity shine in the kitchen! 🎨
