Crab Stuffed Chicken (Aka Fancy Chicken) 🦀🍗
Description: I stumbled upon this delightful recipe two Valentine’s Days ago in my quest for a romantic yet not overly fussy dish, and it quickly became my beloved’s ultimate comfort food. Fondly referred to as “that fancy chicken,” it never fails to lift his spirits when he’s feeling low. I love pairing it with creamy garlic mashed potatoes for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 8 oz | Cream cheese |
| 1 cup | Lump crabmeat |
| 1 | Boneless skinless chicken breasts |
| 4 tbsp | Flour |
| 1/4 cup | Eggs |
| 2 tbsp | Olive oil |
| 3 tbsp | Butter |
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 647.4
- Fat Content: 41g
- Saturated Fat Content: 16.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 274.8mg
- Sodium Content: 702mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 23.4g
- Fiber Content: 1.1g
- Sugar Content: 3.2g
- Protein Content: 44.6g
Recipe Instructions:
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Prepare the Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, lump crabmeat, and soup mix until well blended. Set aside for later use.
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Prep the Chicken:
- Carefully cut a ‘pocket’ into the side of each chicken breast, ensuring not to cut all the way through.
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Stuff the Chicken:
- Spoon the prepared cream cheese mixture into each pocket of the chicken breasts, ensuring they are evenly filled. Secure the openings with toothpicks to prevent the filling from spilling out during cooking.
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Coat the Chicken:
- Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one containing flour, one containing beaten eggs, and one containing breadcrumbs.
- Dip each stuffed chicken breast into the flour, ensuring it is evenly coated, then dip into the beaten eggs, followed by the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere the breadcrumbs to the chicken.
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Cook the Chicken:
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat until melted and sizzling.
- Carefully add the breaded chicken breasts to the skillet, cooking for approximately 10 minutes or until golden brown on both sides, turning once during cooking to ensure even browning.
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Finish in the Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Transfer the cooked chicken breasts to a 13×9-inch baking pan, arranging them in a single layer.
- Bake the chicken in the preheated oven, uncovered, for an additional 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the filling is hot and bubbly.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Once cooked, remove the toothpicks from the chicken breasts.
- Serve the crab stuffed chicken hot, accompanied by your favorite side dishes such as garlic mashed potatoes or a crisp green salad.
This indulgent yet straightforward recipe transforms ordinary chicken breasts into a gourmet delight, with the creamy crab filling adding a burst of flavor and sophistication to every bite. Whether enjoyed for a special occasion or a cozy weeknight dinner, this dish is sure to impress and satisfy even the most discerning palates.
