Best 8 Spinach Crab Stuffed Chicken Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that combines the delicate flavors of spinach, the richness of crab, and the succulent texture of chicken. This Spinach Crab Stuffed Chicken recipe elevates the classic dish to new heights with its tantalizing filling and crispy outer layer. Prepare to embark on a taste journey that will leave your palate craving more. Embark on a culinary voyage with this delectable Spinach Crab Stuffed Chicken recipe. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of flavors, textures, and aromas. The succulent chicken, stuffed with a savory mixture of spinach, succulent crab, and a symphony of herbs and spices, promises an unforgettable dining experience. Whether you're hosting a special occasion dinner or seeking a delightful weeknight meal, this recipe is sure to impress. Allow the detailed instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the cooking process, ensuring perfect results every time. Discover the art of creating this culinary masterpiece and savor the exquisite flavors that await.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CRAB STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Crab Stuffed Chicken Breasts are elegant enough for a dinner party yet easy enough for a weeknight! A perfect date night dinner for two!

Provided by By: Carol | From A Chef's Kitchen

Categories     Chicken and Turkey

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 ounces cream cheese (1/4th of an 8-ounce block, softened)
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon minced onion (or scallion)
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon lemon zest
4 ounces lump crabmeat
Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup seasoned dry breadcrumbs
Cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Combine first 7 ingredients in a small bowl. Gently fold in crab. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  • Cut horizontally through the center of each chicken breast, creating a pocket, being careful not to cut all the way through at any point.
  • Fill each pocket with equal amounts of the stuffing. Secure with toothpicks.
  • Dredge each piece of chicken in the breadcrumbs and place on a baking sheet. (Can be prepared to this point up to 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
  • Spray the breadcrumbs with cooking spray to moisten.
  • Bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until cooked through to 165 degrees in the center of the filling.
  • Remove toothpicks and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1, Calories 381 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 38 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Sodium 840 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g

CRAB STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Chicken breasts rolled up with a crabmeat and mushroom mixture, topped with a white sauce and baked. I got this recipe from a friend and my family loves it. It's easy to make and can be served with potatoes or rice.

Provided by Christy

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 tablespoons butter, divided
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup milk
¼ cup chopped onion
1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat - drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
⅓ cup crushed saltine crackers
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
½ teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • To Make White Sauce: Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan. Stir in flour until smooth, then gradually stir in broth and milk. Bring all to a boil; boil, stirring, for about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a large skillet melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter and saute onion over medium heat until tender. Add crab, mushrooms, cracker crumbs, parsley, salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons of the prepared white sauce. Heat through.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Pound chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thickness. Spoon about 1/4 of the crab mixture onto the edge of each chicken breast; roll up and secure with toothpicks. Place chicken rolls in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish, then top with remaining white sauce.
  • Cover dish and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Sprinkle with cheese and paprika and bake, uncovered, for another 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove toothpicks and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 164.3 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 49.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 1244.4 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

SPINACH STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST



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This is a spicier version of spinach stuffed chicken breasts. They are both tender and delicious, and they look good too.

Provided by JERSEYGIRL_CHELL

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach leaves
½ cup sour cream
½ cup shredded pepperjack cheese
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
1 pinch ground black pepper
8 slices bacon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place spinach in a large glass bowl, and heat in the microwave for 3 minutes, stirring every minute or so, or until wilted. Stir in sour cream, pepperjack cheese, and garlic.
  • Lay the chicken breasts out on a clean surface, and spoon some of the spinach mixture onto each one. Roll up chicken to enclose the spinach, then wrap each chicken breast with two slices of bacon. Secure with toothpicks, and arrange in a shallow baking dish.
  • Bake uncovered for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, then increase heat to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C), or use the oven's broiler to cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes to brown the bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 113.4 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 36.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 564.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

CRAB-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Meet the Cook: Busy as an active-duty member of the Coast Guard and the mother of a 7-year-old son, I prepare this elegant dish for guests and special occasions. The sauce is so versatile, though, I've used it on pork chops and baked potatoes, too. -Therese Bechtel, Montgomery Village, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

  • 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. , 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. , 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. , Place in a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Top with remaining white sauce. Cover and bake at 350° 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Fat 22g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 1061mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

SPINACH CRAB STUFFED CHICKEN



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This delicious chicken recipe is stuffed with crab and spinach and topped with cheese. Serve over rice and it is special enough for company, too.

Provided by Olha7397

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup milk
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved (6 ounces each)
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
12 fresh spinach leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 cup shredded swiss cheese
hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • FOR THE SAUCE; in a skillet, sauté the onion, mushrooms and celery in butter until tender.
  • Stir in flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt until blended.
  • Gradually add broth and milk.
  • Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Flatten chicken to 1/4 inch thickness; sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt.
  • In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs, crab, spinach and parsley; stir in 1/2 cup sauce.
  • Spoon 1/4 cup of this mixture down the center of each chicken breast half.
  • Roll up; secure with toothpicks.
  • Place seam side down in a greased 13-inch x 9-inch x 2-inch baking dish.
  • Top with remaining sauce.
  • Cover and bake at 375°F for 35 to 45 minutes or until juices run clear.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Broil 4-6 inches from the heat for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Discard the toothpicks.
  • Serve with the rice. 4 servings.
  • Taste of Home.

SPINACH-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Combining spinach and chicken in one dish is a favorite standby for country cooks. The addition of ricotta and Parmesan cheeses makes this chicken extraordinary.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 chicken breast halves (bone in)
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Additional salt to taste

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in butter and 1 tablespoon oil until tender. Add spinach; cook until heated through and any moisture has evaporated. Remove from the heat; cool. Stir in cheeses, basil, salt and pepper. Loosen skin on one side of each chicken breast. Place 1/3 cup filling under skin; place chicken with filling side up in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with remaining oil. Sprinkle with thyme and salt. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 45 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts :

CRAB STUFFED CHICKEN



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Russ and I came up with this last night. It was excellent and enjoyed by all of us. I think you could use tinned crab-we used fresh crab we caught ourselves.

Provided by JustJanS

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

oil or cooking spray
4 skinless chicken breasts, split
1/2 cup crabmeat
1/2 cup grated swiss cheese
2 green onions, finely sliced
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
2 teaspoons lemon juice
salt
freshy ground black pepper
8 slices prosciutto (thin slices)

Steps:

  • Mix crab, cheese, onions, dill, lemon juice and salt and pepper together in a bowl.
  • Heat oven to moderated.
  • Spray a baking tray with oil.
  • Open out the chicken fillet, spread one half with a quarter of the crab mix.
  • Enclose with other half.
  • Wrap each fillet with 2 thin slices of prosciutto, maing sure ends are on the underside.
  • Place on the baking tray in the moderate oven and bake for about 25 minutes.
  • We ate ours with hollondaise sauce.

SPINACH-STUFFED CHICKEN



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A mixture of spinach, spices and three kinds of cheese tucked into these chicken breasts makes them taste extra special. "They bake to a beautiful golden brown, so they look lovely on the plate, too," shares Barbara Eitemiller of Churchville, Maryland.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 bone-in chicken breast halves (8 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Additional paprika, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cheeses, onion, garlic, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Carefully loosen the skin on one side of each chicken breast to form a pocket. Stuff each breast with 1/2 cup spinach mixture. , Place chicken skin side up in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Combine the oil, paprika, oregano and thyme; brush over chicken. Sprinkle with additional paprika if desired. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until a thermometer inserted into the breast meat reads 170° and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 144mg cholesterol, Sodium 430mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 53g protein.

Tips:

  • To ensure even cooking, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature of the chicken breasts reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • For a crispy crust, brush the chicken breasts with melted butter before baking.
  • If you don't have crabmeat, you can substitute it with cooked shrimp or lobster.
  • To make the filling ahead of time, prepare the spinach and crab mixture and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Serve the stuffed chicken breasts with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

This spinach crab stuffed chicken recipe is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The combination of tender chicken, creamy spinach, and succulent crabmeat is sure to impress your guests. With a little planning, this recipe is easy to make and is sure to become a favorite.

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