Crawfish Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe

Name: Crawfish Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 1 cup Worcestershire sauce; 2 cups unsalted butter; 1 cup diced onion; 1 cup diced celery; 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper; 3 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 pound cooked and peeled crawfish tails, coarsely chopped; salt; black pepper; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 pint heavy whipping cream; 12 ounces fresh oyster mushrooms, stemmed and sliced; 2 cups fresh lump crabmeat; 1 cup diced green onion

Servings: persons

8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 cups unsalted butter
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
3 tablespoons minced garlic
1 pound cooked and peeled crawfish tails, coarsely chopped
salt
black pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 pint heavy whipping cream
12 ounces fresh oyster mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
2 cups fresh lump crabmeat
1 cup diced green onion

1
Pound chicken breasts until flat.
2
Place in a bowl, immerse in Worcestershire sauce, and refrigerate.
3
Melt 1/2 cup butter in a large, cast iron skillet.
4
Saute onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic in butter for 15 minutes over medium heat, until vegetables are tender.
5
Add the crawfish to the pan, and saute for an additional 4 to 5 minutes.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
Transfer mixture to a bowl, and set aside.
8
Add 1/2 cup butter to the pan, and melt over medium-high heat.
9
Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, and brown in the butter on one side only.
10
Keep the chicken in the pan only long enough to brown, do not cook.
11
The butter may begin to burn during this process.
12
If it does, simply pour it out and add more.
13
Place chicken, brown side down, on a flat surface.
14
Spoon stuffing onto breasts, and wrap the breast ends up until they touch.
15
Secure ends with a toothpick.
16
Place stuffed breasts into a baking dish.
17
Pour cream, remaining 1 cup butter, mushrooms, and green onions into a sauce pan, and heat gently for 5 minutes.
18
Pour over chicken breasts.
19
Place crabmeat in mounds on top of chicken.
20
Cover the entire dish with foil.
21
Bake in a preheated 375 degree F (190 degree C) oven for 45 minutes, or until chicken is cooked.

1488

kcal

Calories

109

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, 1 cup Worcestershire sauce, 2 cups unsalted butter, 1 cup diced onion, and more.

Yes, Crawfish 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.

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Crawfish Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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