Chicken Breast w/Shrimp and Crab

Ingredients
- 8 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup water
- Season all, black pepper, onion and garlic powder all to taste
- Parmesan cheese
- Breadcrumbs or Panko Bread Crumbs
- 1 lb shrimp, cut in pieces
- 2 small onions, chopped fine
- 1/2 cup margarine or butter
- 1/4 cup sherry or chicken broth
- 1 can crab meat small
- Celery Salt to taste
- Dried Celery Flakes to taste
Step-by-Step Instructions
- With a tenderizer hammer, flatten the chicken breast to about 1/4-inch thickness for easier rolling.
- In a separate bowl combine the water and beaten eggs.
- Dip the chicken breast in the egg and water mixture. Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder to taste. Roll in the Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs (Panko if using).
- In a medium saucepan, sauté the onions and shrimp in a small amount of margarine or butter over medium heat until onions are soft and shrimp turn pink, about 5-7 minutes. Add the crab-meat and stir until crab-meat is warm, about 2 minutes. Season with celery salt and dried celery flakes to taste.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. In a jelly roll fashion, stuff each breast with the shrimp, crab and onion mixture securing with toothpicks and place seam-side down in a 9x13 baking pan in which the margarine has been melted. Add the sherry or chicken broth. Or place on a wire rack, omit the broth, and place butter pats on top of each chicken roll.
- Bake at 350°F for 1 1/2 hours, basting with pan juices every 30 minutes. Remove toothpicks and serve.
- If not using sherry or broth (rack method), bake for 1 hour 15 minutes until coating is golden brown and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Common Problems and Solutions
Q: Why does my chicken roll fall apart while cooking?
A: Make sure to pound the chicken thin enough (about 1/4-inch) so it's pliable, don't overstuff with filling, and secure tightly with toothpicks. Place seam-side down in the pan so the weight keeps it closed.
Q: Can I prepare these ahead of time?
A: Yes, you can stuff and roll the chicken breasts up to 4 hours ahead. Keep them covered in the refrigerator, then coat with breadcrumbs and bake when ready.
Q: How do I know when the chicken is fully cooked?
A: Use a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the roll - it should reach 165°F. The juices should run clear and the coating should be golden brown.
Tips and Techniques
Don’t skip flattening the chicken breasts - they need to be thin and pliable to roll properly without tearing. Basting regularly keeps the chicken moist and helps develop a beautiful golden crust on the Parmesan coating.
Ingredient Substitutions
- sherry: white wine or additional chicken broth
- crab meat: additional shrimp or crawfish tails
- Panko breadcrumbs: regular Italian breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
Equipment Needed
- Meat tenderizer or rolling pin
- 9x13 inch baking pan or wire rack
- Toothpicks
- Meat thermometer
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