How to Make Crab Stuffed Chicken Breasts - A Step-by-Step Guide

Crab stuffed chicken breasts are a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special dinner or a fancy weeknight meal. This recipe takes tender, juicy chicken breasts and stuffs them with a creamy crab filling, resulting in a show-stopping dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.

Combining the delicate flavor of crab with the rich and savory taste of chicken, this dish is a true standout. The creamy crab filling adds a luxurious texture and a burst of oceanic flavo...

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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • 1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat - drained, flaked and cartilage removed
  • 1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
  • ⅓ cup crushed saltine crackers
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • ½ teaspoon paprika

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • To Make White Sauce: Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan. Stir in flour until smooth, then gradually stir in broth and milk. Bring all to a boil; boil, stirring, for about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a large skillet melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter and saute onion over medium heat until tender. Add crab, mushrooms, cracker crumbs, parsley, salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons of the prepared white sauce. Heat through.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Pound chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thickness. Spoon about 1/4 of the crab mixture onto the edge of each chicken breast; roll up and secure with toothpicks. Place chicken rolls in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish, then top with remaining white sauce.
  • Cover dish and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Sprinkle with cheese and paprika and bake, uncovered, for another 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove toothpicks and serve.
  • Nutrition

    478 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 164mg
    • Sodium: 1244mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 49g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 327mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 728mg