Crab Stuffed Chicken Breasts - Brenda O.

  • 4 oz cream cheese, room temp

  • 2 TBSP minced onion

  • 1 Tsp minced garlic

  • 1 TBSP fresh parsley & 1 Tsp fresh dill (or 2 TBSP fresh basil) minced

  • 1/8 Tsp lemon pepper

  • 4-6 oz crab meat

  •  4 boneless chicken breast halves

  • salad dressing of choice

  • bread crumbs

  •  2 TBSP butter

  • 2 TBSP vegetable oil

Combine first six/seven ingredients in medium bowl.  (can be prepared 2 hours ahead, chill & cover)

Using small sharp knife, cut horizontally through the center of each breast, creating a pocket.  Fill each pocket with ¼ of the stuffing.  Dip each breast into salad dressing, then bread crumbs, cover completely with crumbs.

Melt butter and oil in large skillet over medium heat.  Add chicken breasts to skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through.  About 10 minutes per side.