Abilene Crave

Crab-Stuffed Roasted Chicken Breast

from Family Features

Ingredients

  • 8 boneless chicken breasts, uncooked
  • 1 10 to 12-ounce bottle prepared
  • Italian salad dressing
  • 1 4-ounce pouch Idahoan Four Cheese Mashed Potatoes
  • 1/2 pound crab meat
  • 6 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Place chicken breasts in 9 x 13-inch glass baking dish.
  3. Pour dressing over chicken and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.
  4. Cut a slit in middle of chicken breast with sharp knife. Do not cut all the way through.
  5. Cut a little pocket on either side of slit, again, making sure not to cut all the way through.
  6. Prepare potatoes according to package directions. Mix in crab. Salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Distribute potato mixture evenly among chicken pockets. Sprinkle with cheese.
  8. Place in a non-greased baking dish. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese has completely melted. Remove from oven and garnish with basil. Serve immediately.

Serves
Servings 8

Preparation Time:
5 minutes

Cooking Time:
1 hour