Easy Chicken Chesapeake is a quick and savory dish featuring chicken breasts topped with a creamy crab mixture, perfect for a delightful dinner.
Author:Lorenzo Bonucci
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
8 oz lump crab meat, drained and picked over
4 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp black pepper
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Prepare the chicken. Pat the chicken breasts dry. If they are very thick, gently pound them to an even thickness.
Rub the chicken with olive oil, then season both sides with Old Bay, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Make the topping. In a bowl, gently combine the crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan, parsley, lemon juice, Old Bay, garlic powder, and black pepper.
Assemble. Place the seasoned chicken in the baking dish. Spread the crab mixture evenly over each chicken breast, then sprinkle mozzarella on top.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F in the thickest part and the topping is hot and lightly golden.
For a more golden top, broil for 1–2 minutes, watching carefully so it doesn’t burn.
Rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with additional parsley and a squeeze of fresh lemon.
Notes
Serve with roasted potatoes, asparagus, green beans, or buttery rice for an easy restaurant-style dinner.