Crab-Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe

Name: Crab-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter, divided; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup chicken broth; 3/4 cup whole milk; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed; 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained; 1/3 cup crushed saltines (about 10 crackers); 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Dash pepper; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound); 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; Hot cooked rice, optional

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup whole milk
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1/3 cup crushed saltines (about 10 crackers)
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound)
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Hot cooked rice, optional

1
In a saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in broth and milk. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; set aside.
2
In a skillet, saute onion in remaining butter until tender. Add the crab, mushrooms, cracker crumbs, parsley, salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons of the white sauce; heat through.
3
Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Spoon about 1/2 cup of the crab mixture on each chicken breast. Roll up and secure with a toothpick.
4
Place in a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Top with remaining white sauce. Cover and bake at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Sprinkle with cheese and paprika. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Remove toothpicks. Serve with rice if desired.

566

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons butter, divided, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup chicken broth, 3/4 cup whole milk, and more.

Yes, Crab-Stuffed Chicken Breasts falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crab-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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