With a pretty presentation, this chicken and crab recipe has a  simple meal prep and is high in protein and fresh savory flavor.

               ingredients – Lump crab meat – mayonnaise, sour cream – lemon juice,  roasted red pepper,  onion,  parsley – Old Bay seasoning,  garlic powder , paprika,  salt, pepper,  thyme – boneless chicken thighs – Swiss cheese – tomato

1. Drain crab and combine with red peppers, onions, parsley, lemon juice, seasonings, sour cream and mayonnaise.  Taste and add more seasoning as needed.  Cover with plastic wrap and keep in refrigerator until needed.

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1. Stir together the garlic, salt and pepper and press onto both sides of chicken thighs. 2. Spray a skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium heat. 3. Saute' the chicken thighs until light brown, about 5 minutes per side. 4. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.

Place chicken thighs on the baking sheet. Scoop about ¼-1/3 cup of the crabmeat mixture onto the thighs, spreading out over the chicken,  pressing down lightly. Lay a slice of tomato on top of the crab mixture.. .

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Place a slice of cheese over the tomato and put back in the oven, turned to broil, for about 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

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– Don't overcook the Crab Imperial. Since it is already cooked, it just needs to be heated through on the chicken. – Any leftovers can be used as an appetizer with crackers or raw vegetables. Or put it in a salad or a sandwich.

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