Spinach Crab Stuffed Chicken
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved (6 ounces each)
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
- 12 fresh spinach leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1 cup shredded swiss cheese
- hot cooked rice
- FOR THE SAUCE; in a skillet, saute the onion, mushrooms and celery in butter until tender.
- Stir in flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt until blended.
- Gradually add broth and milk.
- Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened.
- Remove from the heat.
- Flatten chicken to 1/4 inch thickness; sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt.
- In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs, crab, spinach and parsley; stir in 1/2 cup sauce.
- Spoon 1/4 cup of this mixture down the center of each chicken breast half.
- Roll up; secure with toothpicks.
- Place seam side down in a greased 13-inch x 9-inch x 2-inch baking dish.
- Top with remaining sauce.
- Cover and bake at 375u0b0F for 35 to 45 minutes or until juices run clear.
- Sprinkle with cheese.
- Broil 4-6 inches from the heat for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Discard the toothpicks.
- Serve with the rice. 4 servings.
- Taste of Home.
onion, mushrooms, celery, allpurpose, salt, chicken broth, milk, chicken breasts, white pepper, breadcrumbs, crabmeat, fresh spinach leaves, parsley, swiss cheese, rice
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spinach-crab-stuffed-chicken-115753 (may not work)