Baked Chicken Reuben Recipe ๐๐ง
Description:
This Baked Chicken Reuben is a delightful creation from Marcia Adams of Fort Wayne, Indiana, that clinched the top $10,000 prize in the National Chicken Cooking Contest held in Dallas, Texas. Despite its unusual combination, this dish is surprisingly delicious, marrying the flavors of tender chicken, tangy sauerkraut, and melty Swiss cheese into a comforting meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
Recipe Information:
- Category: One Dish Meal
- Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Cheese, Meat, German, European, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours, Easy
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Calories: 413.6 per serving
- Rating: โญโญโญโญโญ (based on 11 reviews)
Ingredients:
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 can sauerkraut
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 1/4 cups Thousand Island dressing
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions:
| Step | Instruction |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). |
| 2 | Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. |
| 3 | Place chicken breast halves in the prepared baking dish. |
| 4 | Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over the chicken. |
| 5 | Drain sauerkraut and spread it evenly over the chicken breasts. |
| 6 | Lay Swiss cheese slices on top of the sauerkraut. |
| 7 | Pour Thousand Island dressing over the chicken and cheese, ensuring even coverage. |
| 8 | Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. |
| 9 | Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through, and the juices run clear when pierced with a fork. |
| 10 | Once baked, remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. |
| 11 | Sprinkle chopped parsley over the dish before serving. |
Tips:
- Make-Ahead: This dish can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake. Just remember to add a few extra minutes to the baking time if cooking from chilled.
- Variations: Feel free to customize this recipe by adding ingredients like sliced mushrooms or diced onions for extra flavor.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve this Baked Chicken Reuben with a side of mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 413.6
- Total Fat: 26.6g
- Saturated Fat: 6.7g
- Cholesterol: 106.2mg
- Sodium: 1245.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 12.1g
- Fiber: 2.8g
- Sugar: 9.6g
- Protein: 31.4g
Enjoy Your Delicious Baked Chicken Reuben! ๐ฝ๏ธ๐ฅ
