Best 8 Chicken A La Kraut Recipes

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**Chicken à la Kraut: A Savory and Comforting Dish**

Chicken à la Kraut is a classic comfort food dish that combines the flavors of tender chicken, tangy sauerkraut, and aromatic spices. This hearty and flavorful dish is a staple in many cultures and has been enjoyed for centuries. Our comprehensive guide provides three distinct recipes for Chicken à la Kraut, each with its own unique twist on this beloved dish. Whether you prefer a traditional German-style Chicken à la Kraut, a modern twist with a creamy sauce, or a lighter version with roasted vegetables, we have a recipe for every palate. Embark on a culinary journey with us as we delve into the history, variations, and step-by-step instructions for creating this delectable dish.

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CROCKPOT CHICKEN AND KRAUT



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I tried this recipe tonight and it was 'OMG' good!!! And its so very easy! The sauerkraut tastes like carmelized onions and the chicken melts in your mouth! You'll need some good italian bread to soak up the delicious juices! This recipe is from one of my favorite cooks named Sadie.

Provided by Lillian Russo

Categories     Chicken

Time 7h5m

Number Of Ingredients 4

10 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
12 oz catalina salad dressing or any french dressing
1-27 oz can of sauerkraut-drained and rinsed and squeezed of excess water
4 large cloves of garlic-chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Spray the crockpot with Pam or use a liner bag.
  • 2. Put all the chicken thighs in the bottom of the crockpot.
  • 3. Put the drained, rinsed, squeezed sauerkraut ontop of the chicken.
  • 4. Put the chopped garlic in next.
  • 5. Now add the dressing on top.
  • 6. Crock on high for 1 hour, then turn down to low and crock another 6 hours.
  • 7. Serve warm with italian bread.

ONE-POT CHICKEN, SAUSAGE AND SAUERKRAUT



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Braising is a surprisingly easy cooking method that yields meltingly tender chicken, mild sauerkraut, flavorful sausage and perfectly cooked potatoes in this all-in-one-pot dinner the whole family will love.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 lb total)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
14 oz kielbasa sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 medium onion, sliced
1 1/4 lb medium Yukon gold potatoes (3 or 4), cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 cups refrigerated sauerkraut, drained, rinsed (from 16-oz bag)
1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
Sour cream, as desired

Steps:

  • In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Place chicken in Dutch oven; cook 9 to 11 minutes, turning once, until deep golden brown on both sides. Remove chicken from Dutch oven.
  • Add kielbasa to Dutch oven; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly browned. Remove kielbasa. Add onion; cook 5 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion starts to brown. Add potatoes, sauerkraut, kielbasa, broth, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to Dutch oven; stir. Place chicken on top of potato and sauerkraut mixture. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 25 to 30 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (at least 165°F) and potatoes are tender. Serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 720, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 2510 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1 g

BAKED CHICKEN REUBEN



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This is a great make-ahead dish from Marcia C. Adams of Fort Wayne, Indiana. It took the top $10,000 prize in the National Chicken Cooking Contest in Dallas, Texas. It sounds weird, but it is good.

Provided by Paula

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Eastern European     Polish

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 breast half, bone and skin removed (blank)s skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained and pressed
4 slices Swiss cheese
1 ¼ cups thousand island salad dressing
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Place chicken in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place sauerkraut over chicken and top with cheese slices. Pour dressing over all and cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 90 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (fork can be easily inserted and juices run clear). Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 103.5 mg, Fat 28.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 1305.9 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

ROAST CHICKEN WITH SAUERKRAUT



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, casseroles, main course

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small (4 pound) roasting chicken, trussed
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 cups drained, tightly packed sauerkraut (reserve 1/4 cup of juice)
2 tablespoons cooking oil
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup dry vermouth
1 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Wipe chicken inside and out and season the cavity with salt and pepper.
  • Rinse the sauerkraut in cold water and drain well.
  • Heat the oil and one tablespoon of butter in a large oven-proof casserole and brown the chicken on all sides. Be careful not to break the skin. Remove the chicken and set aside. Pour off the fat from the casserole.
  • Heat the two tablespoons of butter in the casserole and saute the onion over medium heat until soft. Add the sauerkraut and garlic and cook a few minutes longer. Spread the sauerkraut over the bottom of the casserole and place the chicken on top of it. Put the bay leaf on the chicken, pour the vermouth around the chicken, bring to a simmer, cover and place in oven to roast for one hour.
  • Lift chicken from the casserole, draining any juices from the cavity and rest it on a platter. Using a slotted spoon, drain the sauerkraut from the casserole and spread it around the chicken and cover the platter with foil to keep it warm.
  • Add the chicken stock to casserole and heat juices. Dissolve the cornstarch in the one-quarter cup of cold reserved sauerkraut juice and gradually stir this mixture into the simmering sauce. Season to taste. Pour a little of the sauce over the chicken and pass the rest at the table.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 687, UnsaturatedFat 31 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 50 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 45 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 930 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHICKEN A LA KRAUT



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I found this somewhere online but don't remember where. It was so amazingly good I wanted to share this with you. I am not a huge fan of Sauerkraut but hubby is, so I made this for him. He made such a big deal out of how good it was I had to try some......OMG! THIS WAS SO GOOD! Well worth trying. The sauerkraut and cranberries...

Provided by **** ****

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1(16 oz) bottle sauerkraut, drained
1(16 oz) can(s) can whole cranberry sauce
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halved
1 c hot water
6 tsp butter , melted
1 (8oz) pkg cornbread stuffing mix

Steps:

  • 1. Spread sauerkraut in 9x12 pan. Spread cranberry sauce over sauerkraut. Place chicken breasts, halved, on top of cranberry sauce.
  • 2. In bowl stir stuffing, hot water and butter. Spread mixture evenly over chicken.
  • 3. Bake 400 degrees 50 minutes. Serves 4-6.

CHICKEN A LA KING IN PUFF PASTE



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This recipe, is easy, and uses store-bought Vol au Vent shells, bake them according to package directions while the sauce is being made. It comes from Rachael Ray, who I really love, and own many of her early books. I cook from them often.

Provided by Tuck Burnette

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 shells, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 large single serve patty shells
2 tablespoons oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 celery ribs, from the heart, sliced thinly
4 medium carrots, peeled, sliced thinly on a bias
1/2-1 red bell pepper, peeled, seeded, cored, sliced in half horizontally, and thinly sliced
1 bay leaf
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup dry white wine
4 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, trimmed, cubed
8 ounces of thinnest asparagus, tough parts removed, remainder cut into 1/2-1-inch pieces
1 cup cream
1 cup frozen young peas, defrosted
5 sprigs tarragon, leaves finely chopped
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Bake patty shells on a sheet according to package directions.
  • Soften the onion in the oil. Add the celery and carrots. Cook till very lightly gold.
  • Add the bell pepper and the bay leaf and some salt and pepper.
  • Stir in the butter and flour till melted and bubbled form. Add the white wine and chicken broth. Simmer.
  • Season the chicken with salt and a few turns of pepper. Add to the broth after two to three minutes poach gently until half done.
  • Stir in the asparagus and cream and peas.
  • Cook two minutes more stir in the tarragon. Correct for seasoning, and serve in the hot vol-au-vent at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 785.5, Fat 51.6, SaturatedFat 22.9, Cholesterol 198.2, Sodium 1037.2, Carbohydrate 28, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 10, Protein 47.4

CHICKEN AND SAUERKRAUT



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Make and share this Chicken and Sauerkraut recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shari2

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

16 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups sauerkraut
4 (1 ounce) slices swiss cheese
4 tablespoons reduced-fat thousand island dressing

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place chicken in baking dish.
  • Spread Sauerkrat over chicken and top with 1 slice of cheese.
  • Spread 1 Tbsp.
  • of dressing evenly on top.
  • Cover dish with foil and bake until cheese is melted and chicken is tender.

BRAISED CHICKEN LEGS IN SAUERKRAUT



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Steamed baby potatoes make a nice side dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 1/2 pounds chicken legs
Coarse salt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 3 1/2 cups)
3 large carrots, peeled and grated
4 cups store-bought sauerkraut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Season chicken on all sides with salt. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; swirl in oil. Add chicken and cook until browned, about 4 minutes a side. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add onion to skillet. Cook, scraping up browned bits, about 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in carrots and sauerkraut until well combined.
  • Transfer sauerkraut mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Nestle chicken legs in mixture, cover with parchment-lined foil, and bake 30 minutes. Uncover, increase heat to 425 degrees, and bake until top is lightly caramelized and a thermometer inserted into thickest part of chicken legs (without touching bone) registers 165 degrees, about 10 minutes more. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of chicken: Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or breasts work best for this dish, as they will stay moist and flavorful during cooking.
  • Brown the chicken before adding it to the sauerkraut: This will help to develop flavor and prevent the chicken from drying out.
  • Use a variety of spices and seasonings: Caraway seeds, juniper berries, and bay leaves are all classic additions to sauerkraut, but you can also add other spices and seasonings to your taste.
  • Cook the sauerkraut slowly: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes, dumplings, or noodles: These dishes will help to soak up the delicious sauce from the sauerkraut.

Conclusion:

Chicken a la kraut is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give chicken a la kraut a try.

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