Chicken Chesapeake Entree Recipe
Chicken breast (2) topped with crab imperial
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Crab Imperial
Topping
Method
Preparation of Chicken
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Season Chicken
Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- 3
Sear Chicken
In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Preparation of Crab Imperial
- 4
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine lump crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, eggs, breadcrumbs, and parsley. Mix gently until just combined.
- 5
Top Chicken
Once the chicken breasts are seared, place them in a baking dish and top each breast generously with the crab imperial mixture.
Final Cooking
- 6
Bake Chicken
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the crab imperial topping. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 7
Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your Chicken Chesapeake!