Stuffed Chicken Breast With Shrimp And Crab Meat
Are you looking for a fancy recipe that will impress your guests? Look no further than stuffed chicken breast with shrimp and crab meat! This dish looks impressive and tastes amazing, but it's actually quite simple to make. In this article, we'll walk you through the steps of making this delicious meal.
Ingredients
Before we get started, let's gather our ingredients. You will need:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 pound of cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1/2 pound of cooked crab meat, chopped
- 1/2 cup of bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup of fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup of fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
Instructions
Now that we have all of our ingredients, let's get started!
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a pocket into each chicken breast. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, crab meat, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, basil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Using a spoon, evenly divide the stuffing mixture between the four chicken breasts. Be sure to stuff them tightly.
- Secure the chicken breasts with toothpicks to keep the stuffing inside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Carefully add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken breasts to a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Remove the toothpicks and serve!
Variations
If you're not a fan of shrimp and crab meat, don't worry! There are plenty of other stuffing options for your chicken breasts.
- Spinach and feta cheese: Stuff your chicken breasts with a mixture of cooked spinach and crumbled feta cheese for a delicious Greek twist.
- Mushrooms and Swiss cheese: Sauté some mushrooms and mix them with grated Swiss cheese for a tasty stuffing option.
- Vegetables and ricotta cheese: Chop up your favorite vegetables (zucchini, bell peppers, and onions all work well) and mix them with ricotta cheese for a healthy and flavorful stuffing.
Conclusion
Stuffed chicken breast with shrimp and crab meat is a fancy and delicious meal that's easier to make than you might think. Impress your guests with this impressive dish, and feel free to experiment with different stuffing options to find your favorite variation. Happy cooking!
