Chicken Chesapeake Style with Creamy Old Bay Sauce
This Chicken Chesapeake Style is bursting with coastal flavors and creamy Old Bay sauce, perfect for an easy and impressive dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 cup crab meat lump or claw
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese sharp
Instructions
- Pat your chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides lightly with salt, pepper, and half of the Old Bay seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and sear for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, remaining Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold the crab meat and half of the chopped parsley into the sauce mixture.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet over low heat. Spoon the creamy crab sauce generously over each breast. Cover the skillet and let everything warm together for 3-4 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and flavors to meld.
- Sprinkle the remaining parsley over the top, and if you like, add an extra squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Serve immediately with your favorite side dish.
Equipment
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Spatula or tongs
- Knife and cutting board
- Zester or grater (optional)
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in your sauce.
- Use fresh lemon juice rather than bottled for brighter flavor.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of garlic powder into the seasoning mix.