Crabby Chicken
Elevate your dinner table with 'Crabby Chicken,' a luxurious fusion of tender, juicy chicken breasts and creamy lump crab meat filling. This stuffed chicken recipe combines the richness of cream cheese, Parmesan, and mayonnaise with the savory kick of garlic, green onions, and paprika, creating a decadent dish that's as impressive as it is delicious. Perfectly seared in olive oil and finished in the oven for golden perfection, this dish is garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor. Ideal for date nights or special occasions, 'Crabby Chicken' pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or a crisp green salad. Ready in under an hour, this easy yet elegant recipe promises to dazzle your taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 pieces green onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Using a sharp knife, carefully slice each chicken breast horizontally to create a pocket, making sure not to cut all the way through.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the lump crab meat, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, minced garlic, chopped green onions, paprika, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Stuff each chicken breast with equal portions of the crab mixture. Use toothpicks to secure the edges of the chicken breasts to prevent the filling from spilling out.
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Season the outside of the chicken breasts with the remaining salt and pepper.
Sear the stuffed chicken breasts in the hot skillet for 2-3 minutes per side, until they are golden brown.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (73.9°C).
Remove the skillet from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm alongside your favorite side dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2535 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 145.1 g | 186% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.7 g | 218% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 921 mg | 307% | |
| Sodium | 4618 mg | 201% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.5 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.1 g | ||
| Protein | 274.1 g | 548% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 622 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 2909 mg | 62% | |
*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.
