MARSALA CRAB-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

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Holiday dinners in my youth meant Mom would be serving these stuffed chicken breasts. They're now part of my own family's Christmas Eve custom.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 teaspoons plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup milk
2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
2/3 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon paprika
SAUCE:
3/4 cup Marsala wine
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in 2 teaspoons flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the crab, mushrooms and Parmesan cheese. , Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Top each piece with 3 tablespoons crab mixture. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; tie with kitchen string., In a shallow bowl, combine paprika and remaining flour. Add chicken rolls, one at a time, and turn to coat. In a large skillet, brown chicken in remaining butter on all sides. , Add wine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. , Remove chicken and keep warm. In a small bowl, combine flour and bouillon; stir in water until blended. Stir into cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Cut string off chicken rolls; serve with sauce.

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