Ingredients

  • 8 large boneless chicken breasts (skin on or off)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup minced onion
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic (no more than 2 teaspoons! or use 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • salt or seasoning salt
  • black pepper (or use about 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper)
  • 10 ounces crabmeat
  • all-purpose flour
  • 5 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 7 cups dry breadcrumbs
  • seasoning salt (can use white salt)
  • pepper
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons oil

Method

  • In a medium bowl combine the cream cheese, minced onion, parsley, dill, garlic; mix well to combine.
  • Add in the crab meat; season with salt and pepper or lemon pepper (if using) mix to combine Cover and chill for a minimum of 2 hours or overnight.
  • Using a small sharp knife, cut a slit horizontally through each chicken breast creating a "pocket".
  • Divide and stuff the stuffing mix evenly between each breast.
  • In a shallow dish mix together the bread crumbs, seasoning salt (or white salt) pepper and Parmesan cheese; mix to combine.
  • Coat each chicken breast in flour, then dip in eggs, then coat with the bread crumb mixture to coat COMPLETELY.
  • Melt the butter with oil in a heavy skillet, then carefully brown the chicken breasts for about 5 minutes on each side.
  • Place in a buttered baking dish.
  • Bake uncovered for about 30-35 minutes in a 350°F oven or until the breasts are cooked through.