Spinach Crab Stuffed Chicken

This delicious chicken recipe is stuffed with crab and spinach and topped with cheese. Serve over rice and it is special enough for company, too.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

1. FOR THE SAUCE; in a skillet, sauté the onion, mushrooms and celery in butter until tender.
2. Stir in flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt until blended.
3. Gradually add broth and milk.
4. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened.
5. Remove from the heat.
6. Flatten chicken to 1/4 inch thickness; sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt.
7. In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs, crab, spinach and parsley; stir in 1/2 cup sauce.
8. Spoon 1/4 cup of this mixture down the center of each chicken breast half.
9. Roll up; secure with toothpicks.
10. Place seam side down in a greased 13-inch x 9-inch x 2-inch baking dish.
11. Top with remaining sauce.
12. Cover and bake at 375°F for 35 to 45 minutes or until juices run clear.
13. Sprinkle with cheese.
14. Broil 4-6 inches from the heat for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
15. Discard the toothpicks.
16. Serve with the rice. 4 servings.
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