CRAB-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

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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

8 large boneless chicken breasts (skin on or off)
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup minced onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4-1/2 teaspoon dried dill
2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic (no more than 2 teaspoons! or use 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder)
salt or seasoning salt
black pepper (or use about 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper)
10 ounces crabmeat
all-purpose flour
5 eggs, slightly beaten
7 cups dry breadcrumbs
seasoning salt (can use white salt)
pepper
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons oil

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

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