Crab-Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Swiss Cheese Sauce

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Crab-Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Swiss Cheese Sauce elevate your dinner with these crab-stuffed chicken breasts, featuring a rich Swiss cheese sauce that perfectly complements the tender chicken. This pescatarian-friendly recipe combines the sweet, delicate flavors of crab and mushrooms, making it a standout dish for any occasion. Ideal for American cuisine lovers, it’s perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a special family meal.

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Overview

Indulge in a gourmet experience with these succulent crab-stuffed chicken breasts, elevated by a luscious Swiss cheese sauce. This dish combines the delicate flavors of crab and mushrooms with the richness of Swiss cheese, creating a perfect harmony of taste and texture. Ideal for a special dinner, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.

Diet Type

Pescatarian

Allergies

Dairy, Shellfish, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 4

Cooking Time: 60 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 Tablespoons (tbsp) butter, divided
• 0.25 Cups all-purpose flour
• 1 Cups chicken broth
• 0.5 Cups milk
• 0.25 Cups yellow onion, minced
• 6 Ounces (oz) crabmeat, drained
• 4.5 Ounces (oz) mushrooms, sliced
• 0.33 Cups saltine crackers, crushed
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) fresh parsley, minced
• 0.5 Teaspoons (tsp) kosher salt
• 1 Pinch black pepper, ground
• 4 Pieces chicken breast halves, skinless, boneless
• 1 Cups Swiss cheese, shredded
• 0.5 Teaspoons (tsp) paprika

Steps

1. Prepare the White Sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt 3 - Tablespoons (tbsp) butter over medium heat. Stir in the 0.25 - Cups all-purpose flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in 1 - Cups chicken broth and 0.5 - Cups milk. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, and let it boil for about 2 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Prepare the Crab Filling: In a large skillet, melt the remaining 1 - Tablespoon (tbsp) butter over medium heat. Sauté the 0.25 - Cups yellow onion, minced until tender. Add the 6 - Ounces (oz) crabmeat, drained, 4.5 - Ounces (oz) mushrooms, sliced, 0.33 - Cups saltine crackers, crushed, 2 - Tablespoons (tbsp) fresh parsley, minced, 0.5 - Teaspoons (tsp) kosher salt, and 1 - Pinch black pepper. Add 2 tablespoons of the prepared white sauce. Stir and heat through.
3. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4. Prepare the Chicken: Pound 4 - Pieces chicken breast halves to a 1/4 inch thickness. Spoon about 1/4 of the crab mixture onto the edge of each chicken breast. Roll up the chicken breasts and secure them with toothpicks. Place the chicken rolls in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
5. Bake the Chicken: Pour the remaining white sauce over the chicken rolls. Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the chicken juices run clear.
6. Add the Cheese and Finish Baking: Remove the foil, sprinkle the chicken with 1 - Cups Swiss cheese, shredded, and 0.5 - Teaspoons (tsp) paprika. Return to the oven and bake, uncovered, for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Serve: Carefully remove the toothpicks from the chicken rolls before serving. Enjoy your gourmet crab-stuffed chicken breasts with a side of your choice, such as roasted potatoes or a fresh salad.

Enjoy your homemade Crab-Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Swiss Cheese Sauce!