Elegant Crab Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Savor the exquisite flavors of these succulent chicken breasts, delicately stuffed with a luxurious blend of creamy crab meat, smooth cream cheese, and savory herb soup mix. Coated in a crisp breading and expertly baked to perfection, this dish is a true culinary delight.

Ingredients

For the stuffed chicken breasts
4	chicken breast halves
8	ounces cream cheese, softened
1	(1 ¼ ounce) package (1 ¼ ounce) package Lipton Recipe Secrets savory herb with garlic soup mix
8	ounces imitation crabmeat
2	eggs
3	tablespoons olive oil
1	cup flour
	Italian breadcrumbs

Instructions

• For preparing crab mixture and chicken breasts

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Finely chop the imitation crabmeat.
  3. In a bowl, combine the crab meat, softened cream cheese, and savory herb soup mix. Mix well using a hand mixer and set aside.
  4. Carefully create a pocket in each chicken breast by slicing horizontally, being careful not to cut all the way through.
  5. Stuff each chicken breast with the prepared crab mixture.

• For breading and cooking the stuffed chicken breasts

  1. In separate shallow dishes, place flour, beaten eggs, and Italian breadcrumbs.
  2. Coat each stuffed chicken breast first in flour, then in egg, and finally in breadcrumbs. Optionally, mix some parmesan cheese into the breadcrumbs for extra flavor.
  3. In a nonstick frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Fry the breaded chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides.
  4. Transfer the fried chicken breasts to an oven-safe dish and bake for 30 minutes, or until fully cooked.
  5. Allow the chicken breasts to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  6. Serve with a side of spaghetti noodles tossed in garlic and olive oil for a delicious accompaniment.

Aug 12, 2024