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Crawfish And Rice Stuffed Chicken Recipe

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Description

Crawfish and rice stuffed chicken is a delicious and filling dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a family dinner. The tender chicken breasts are stuffed with a flavorful mixture of crawfish and rice, then baked to perfection. This dish is easy to make, but it looks and tastes impressive.

Prep Time

The preparation time for this dish is about 30 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this dish is about 45 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1/2 pound crawfish tails
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife and cutting board

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Add the onion, celery, and bell pepper to the saucepan and sauté for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are softened.
  4. Add the crawfish tails, cooked rice, parsley, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, dried thyme, and paprika to the saucepan and stir to combine.
  5. Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and make a pocket in each breast by slicing horizontally through the thickest part of the breast.
  6. Stuff each chicken breast with the crawfish and rice mixture, then use toothpicks to close the pockets.
  7. Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish and bake for 45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  8. Remove the toothpicks before serving.

Notes

  • If you don't have crawfish tails, you can substitute shrimp or crab meat.
  • You can also add other seasonings to the crawfish and rice mixture, such as cayenne pepper or hot sauce, to give it a little extra kick.
  • Make sure to use a meat thermometer to check that the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.

Nutrition Info

  • Serving size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
  • Calories: 410
  • Protein: 34g
  • Carbohydrates: 21g
  • Fat: 20g
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 790mg

Recipe Tips

  • If the chicken breasts are too thick, you can pound them to an even thickness with a meat mallet before stuffing them.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • If you want to make this dish ahead of time, you can stuff the chicken breasts and refrigerate them for up to 24 hours before baking.
  • Serve the stuffed chicken breasts with a side salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

Enjoy this delicious and impressive crawfish and rice stuffed chicken recipe with your friends and family today!


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