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Chicken Breasts with Crab Meat
This elegant yet simple dish brings together tender chicken breasts and rich crab meat, creating a surf-and-turf style entrée with a tropical flair. Bright lime juice, fresh parsley, and creamy avocado give it a fresh, vibrant taste while a finishing touch of sour cream adds smooth richness. A likely product of mid-century fusion cooking, it’s the kind of dish that feels equally suited for a dinner party or a cozy Sunday supper. Its balance of protein, creaminess, and acidity makes it a standout among vintage poultry recipes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 4
Calories 435 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts (skinless, without bone)
  • ¼ cup olive oil (for flouring chicken)
  • ¼ cup olive oil (for sautéing)
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • ½ cup red bell pepper (diced)
  • 2 tsp garlic (minced)
  • 2 limes (Juice of)
  • ½ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1 avocado (diced)
  • 1 cup crab meat
  • ½ cup sour cream

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare Chicken

  • Lightly flour the chicken breasts and brush with ¼ cup olive oil.

Step 2: Sauté Vegetables

  • Heat ¼ cup olive oil in a skillet.
  • Sauté chopped onion and red pepper until tender.
  • Add garlic and cook for another minute.

Step 3: Add Aromatics and Chicken

  • Stir in lime juice and parsley.
  • Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes per side.

Step 4: Add Remaining Ingredients

  • Add diced avocado and crab meat.
  • Heat gently until warmed through.

Step 5: Finish with Sour Cream

  • Stir in sour cream just before serving.
  • Do not boil after adding sour cream.

Tips

  • Use lump crab meat for the best texture and flavor.
  • Add a pinch of cayenne for gentle heat.
  • Substitute lime with lemon for a brighter, sweeter acidity.
  • Stir in spinach or kale for extra greens.
  • Replace sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
  • Brown the chicken before adding the vegetable mixture for deeper flavor.
  • Add white wine (2 to 3 tbsp) when sautéing for additional richness.
  • Serve over rice, pasta, or sautéed zucchini.
  • Top with extra fresh parsley for color and aroma.
  • Mix in a few cherry tomatoes for brightness.

Nutrition

Calories: 435kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 36gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 940mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1600IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword avocado, chicken breast, crab meat, creamy sauce, sautéed vegetables, seafood chicken, weeknight dinner
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