Crab-Stuffed Chicken

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Tender chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy, savory crab and water chestnut mixture
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This elegant yet simple dish features tender chicken breasts pounded thin and stuffed with a delicate mixture of crabmeat, crisp water chestnuts, and herbs. The combination of sweet crab and crunchy chestnuts creates a wonderful textural contrast against the soft chicken. A hint of Dijon mustard and parsley adds depth to the filling, while a brush of Worcestershire sauce and white wine enhances the savory notes during baking. It’s a sophisticated meal that feels special enough for date night but is simple enough for a busy weeknight. Serve with a light salad or steamed vegetables for a complete, satisfying dinner.

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Crab-Stuffed Chicken

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 420.2
Dietary:
L Low-cal

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This elegant yet simple dish features tender chicken breasts pounded thin and stuffed with a delicate mixture of crabmeat, crisp water chestnuts, and herbs. The combination of sweet crab and crunchy chestnuts creates a wonderful textural contrast against the soft chicken. A hint of Dijon mustard and parsley adds depth to the filling, while a brush of Worcestershire sauce and white wine enhances the savory notes during baking. It&# 226;ÂÂs a sophisticated meal that feels special enough for date night but is simple enough for a busy weeknight. Serve with a light salad or steamed vegetables for a complete, satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
  2. In a small bowl, combine the chopped crabmeat, finely chopped water chestnuts, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, snipped parsley, and Dijon-style mustard. Mix until well combined.
  3. Place one chicken breast half between two sheets of plastic wrap or inside a heavy-duty zip-top bag.
  4. Pound the chicken with a meat mallet or rolling pin until it is approximately 1/8-inch thick. Repeat with remaining chicken breasts.
  5. Spoon about one-quarter of the crab mixture onto one end of each flattened chicken breast.
  6. Fold the sides of the chicken over the filling and roll up tightly from the end with the filling to form a cylinder. Secure with toothpicks if necessary.
  7. Arrange the chicken rolls seam-side down in a 12x7x2-inch baking dish.
  8. Brush the tops of the chicken rolls with half of the white wine Worcestershire sauce mixture.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
  10. During the last 5 minutes of baking, brush with the remaining Worcestershire sauce mixture.
  11. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 420.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.4g20%
Saturated Fat 2.6g13%
Cholesterol 199.6mg67%
Sodium 480.6mg21%
Total Carbohydrate 6.0g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugars 0.1g
Protein 65.5g131%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, crab, stuffed, dinner, seafood, water chestnuts, baking, easy, weeknight, protein, mayonnaise, parsley, dijon, worcestershire, roll, breast, crumbs, herbs, light, comfort food
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