Stuffed Chicken Breast with Crab Meat

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 2 to 3 servings
5 from 1 vote

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This simple and delicious crab stuffed chicken breast is a healthy way to mix up your dinner plate and please a crowd!

Crab Stuffed Chicken Breast in a skillet

In a recent reflection of the proteins in my normal rotation (ground beef, fish, pork, eggs, etc.), I made note that one particular protein is highly underused …crab. Though we occasionally enjoy the crustacean cousins of shrimp, crawfish, and the rare lobster tail, I couldn’t remember the last time I dug into some old-fashioned crab meat!

Entomology side note (oh yes, I majored in Entomology in college. I was the pre-med bug girl and I loved ever second): DID YOU KNOW that the doodle bug/pill bug/roly polie/Armadillidiidae is actually a terrestrial crustacean and has MORE in common with a shrimp than it does with a cricket? They even have gills. SO COOL, right?

…to the 4 people who think that’s as cool as I do, I salute you you.

Crab Stuffed Chicken Breast in a skillet

Crab Stuffed Chicken Breast on a gray plate

Back to the (still just as appetizing?) food.

SO, I put my thinking cap on and started to dream up crab-centric recipes. At first blush, the thought of a crab salad crossed my mind …which sounds lovely, but more of a Summer dish. Still noodling, a light bulb went off above my head: “You know what I haven’t done in a while? Stuffed a chicken breast!”

Crab Stuffed Chicken Breast was born.

The method is SIMPLE. All we do is take a single can of crab meat, mash it with some good mayo (you can also find a recipe in my book), add a few seasonings, plop it into a piece of thinned chicken, roll, secure with a toothpick, season, and bake!

overhead view of Crab Stuffed Chicken Breast in a skillet

Crab Stuffed Chicken Breast on a gray plate

Easy breezy. If you’re looking for something slightly fancy and sticking with our “stuffed” theme, you might love our Herbed Goat Cheese Stuffed Pork Loin! We hope you enjoy!

Crab Stuffed Chicken Breast in a skillet

Chicken Stuffed with Crab Meat

By: Cassy
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 2 to 3 servings
This simple and delicious crab stuffed chicken breast is a healthy way to mix up your dinner plate and please a crowd!

Ingredients  

  • 2 large chicken breast butterflied
  • 6.5 ounce can crab meat drained
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil mayo find a recipe in [url]my book∞https://bit.ly/fedandfitbook
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried dill divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon olve oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • cracked black pepper to taste
  • chopped fresh parsley for garnish
  • fresh lemon for garnish

Instructions

  • Spread the butterflied chicken breast halves out on a cutting board and, using a meat pounder, pound the chicken until they're of even thickness.
  • In a small bowl, combine the crab meat, mayo, 1 teaspoon of the dill, and the garlic powder. Mix to combine.
  • Spoon the crab mix evenly onto the 4 pieces of chicken and roll the chicken around the center. Secure with a toothpick and place in an oven-safe dish or pan.
  • Drizzle the chicken pieces with the olive oil and then sprinkle the tops with the sea salt, pepper, and remaining dill.
  • Bake at 350 F for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the tops start to look golden but not burned.
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes and serve with the parsley and fresh lemon. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Chicken Stuffed with Crab Meat
Amount per Serving
Calories
591
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
35
g
54
%
Saturated Fat
 
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
14
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
12
g
Cholesterol
 
246
mg
82
%
Sodium
 
1542
mg
67
%
Potassium
 
1114
mg
32
%
Carbohydrates
 
1
g
0
%
Fiber
 
0.2
g
1
%
Sugar
 
0.2
g
0
%
Protein
 
65
g
130
%
Vitamin A
 
132
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
 
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
 
112
mg
11
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Kennedy says

    Kennedy —  02/26/2017 At 12:57

    This looks delicious (& so simple!) as always, Cassy! Can you clarify step #3? It currently reads “combine the crab meat, mayo, 1 teaspoon of the mayo, and the garlic powder.” Do you mean 1 teaspoon of the dill? I figure that’s what you meant, but worth mentioning in case it’s a typo!

    • Cassy says

      Cassy —  02/26/2017 At 21:52

      THANK YOU! You’re correct, I meant dill. Updating now!

  2. Maria cronk says

    Maria cronk —  02/28/2017 At 17:50

    This looks so yummy. Love crab and chicken. Yum!

    • Cassy says

      Cassy —  03/01/2017 At 07:47

      It’s a great combo!

  3. Christina Mix says

    Christina Mix —  12/17/2020 At 16:44

    This looks amazing, I can’t wait to try it! I do have a question about the mayo, right now it shows some kind of glitch and the mayo does not have an amount listed. Can you tell me how much mayo should I use?

    Thank you

    • Brandi Schilhab says

      Brandi Schilhab —  12/21/2020 At 09:31

      1/4 cup mayo!

  4. Sterling says

    Sterling —  09/06/2022 At 16:29

    The ingredient list has 1/4 cup of avocado oil but the recipe does not show where it is added. Please clarify. Thanks.