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 | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 620.3 kcal |
| Protein | 32.6 g |
| Fat | 40.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 31.3 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Sugar | 0.4 g |
Published on Aug 12, 2024 by Luminița