Recipe for Chicken Chesapeake – Classic Crab-Stuffed Chicken
This recipe for chicken Chesapeake brings together juicy oven-baked chicken breasts and a creamy, seasoned crab meat topping, inspired by classic Maryland flavors. It's a rich, easy-to-make seafood dish that pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or buttered noodles.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz lump crab meat fresh or pasteurized
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard optional for tang
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley optional for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a baking dish
- In a bowl, combine the crab meat, mayonnaise, Old Bay, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt
- Place the chicken breasts into the dish and season with salt, pepper, and melted butter
- Top each chicken breast with the crab mixture and sprinkle shredded cheese on top
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes
- Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until golden and the chicken is fully cooked (internal temp 165°F)
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving your delicious recipe for chicken Chesapeake
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with a side like roasted asparagus or mashed cauliflower for a low-carb dinner option
Notes
- You can substitute cream cheese for mayo if you want a thicker crab topping
- Use jumbo lump crab meat for a fancier dinner presentation
- Add a dash of cayenne if you like a spicy twist to your chicken with crab meat
- Serve it over lemon-dill couscous or cauliflower mash for a balanced seafood meal