Crab Stuffed Chicken
Elevate your dinner menu with this decadent Crab Stuffed Chicken recipe, where tender chicken breasts are generously filled with a creamy, flavorful blend of fresh lump crab meat, softened cream cheese, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic green onions. Coated in golden Italian breadcrumbs and seared to perfection before baking, each bite offers a delicious contrast of crispy exterior and luscious filling. Perfect for special occasions or an indulgent weeknight meal, this dish is as elegant as it is easy to prepare. Serve alongside roasted vegetables or a crisp salad for a crowd-pleasing feast that’s rich in flavor and texture.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh lump crab meat
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 stalks green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 pieces toothpicks
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast without cutting all the way through.
In a medium bowl, mix together the crab meat, cream cheese, green onions, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Stuff each chicken breast pocket with the crab mixture and secure the opening with toothpicks to prevent the filling from spilling out.
Lightly brush the outside of each chicken breast with olive oil and coat evenly with Italian breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
Heat a large oven-proof skillet over medium heat and add the remaining olive oil. Sear the stuffed chicken breasts on each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove the skillet from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before removing the toothpicks.
Serve the crab stuffed chicken warm with a side of fresh vegetables or a salad. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2466 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.1 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.8 g | 189% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 822 mg | 274% | |
| Sodium | 3801 mg | 165% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.4 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.9 g | ||
| Protein | 282.3 g | 565% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 472 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 13.2 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 1306 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
