Crab and Mushroom-Stuffed Chicken Breasts |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This elegant dish is often on the menu when I cook for guests. The versatile sauce is also delicious on pork chops and baked potatoes. Ingredients:
4 tablespoons butter, divided |
1/4 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 cup chicken broth |
3/4 cup 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 (6 ounces each) |
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded swiss cheese |
1/2 teaspoon paprika |
additional minced fresh parsley, optional |
hot cooked rice, optional |
Directions:
1. In a small saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; set aside.
2. In a small 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.
3. For each chicken breast, make a horizontal cut along one long side almost to the other side; leave chicken breasts attached at opposite side. Open breast so it lies flat; cover with wrap and Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Remove plastic wrap.
4. Spoon about 1/2 cup of the crab mixture on each chicken breast. Fold in sides and roll up. Secure with a toothpick.
5. Place in a greased 1-1/2-qt. 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 before serving. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with rice if desired. Yield: 4 servings.
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