Best 11 Reuben Chicken Recipes

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Introducing the Reuben Chicken, a delectable dish that combines the classic flavors of a Reuben sandwich with the versatility of chicken. This mouthwatering dish features tender and juicy chicken breasts marinated in a flavorful blend of spices, then coated in a crispy breadcrumb mixture and pan-fried to perfection. Served on a bed of tangy sauerkraut, smothered with Thousand Island dressing, and topped with melted Swiss cheese, this dish is a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a show-stopping dish for your next party, the Reuben Chicken is sure to be a hit. And with three variations provided in this article - classic, bacon-wrapped, and air fryer - you can customize it to your liking. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more!

Let's cook with our recipes!

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

REUBEN CHICKEN



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With just four ingredients and little preparation time, this rich and cheesy main dish couldn't be easier. My family prefers it to traditional Reuben sandwiches made with corned beef.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 cup Thousand Island salad dressing
1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
6 slices Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Pound chicken between two pieces of waxed paper to flatten. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Spoon salad dressing over chicken; cover with sauerkraut. Cover and bake 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; top with cheese. Bake 20-30 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts :

BAKED CHICKEN REUBEN



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This is a great make-ahead dish from Marcia 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 Miss Annie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained and pressed
4 slices swiss cheese
1 1/4 cups thousand island dressing
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • 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.

CHICKEN REUBEN



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Turn leftover chicken into a delicious sandwich topped with sauerkraut and mayonnaise.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Reserved roasted chicken breast halves from Crispy Mustard Chicken with Carrots, deboned
8 slices rye bread
4 ounces sliced Swiss cheese
1 pound (1 jar or package) sauerkraut, drained and squeezed dry (not rinsed)
1/3 cup light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup

Steps:

  • Turn on broiler, with rack 4 inches from the heat. Thinly slice chicken. Top 4 slices of bread with cheese, then with chicken and sauerkraut.
  • In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise and ketchup; spoon over sauerkraut. Place remaining slices of bread on top.
  • Broil sandwiches, about 2 minutes on each side, until cheese has melted and bread is golden brown. Cut in half, and serve immediately.

CHICKEN REUBEN CASSEROLE



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Easy, quick, and delicious casserole using common ingredients.

Provided by 7Amy7

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ¼ cups water
1 (6 ounce) package quick-cooking stuffing mix (such as Stove Top®)
1 (20 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained
1 (16 ounce) package skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces
8 ounces shredded Swiss cheese
4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
½ (16 ounce) bottle French salad dressing, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir stuffing mix into the water, place a lid on the saucepan, and remove pan from heat. Let sit until the stuffing is thickened, about 5 minutes. Fluff stuffing with a fork.
  • Mix sauerkraut, chicken, Swiss cheese, and Cheddar cheese together in a large bowl. Stir enough French dressing into the sauerkraut mixture to moisten to your liking; spread into a casserole dish. Spread stuffing over the sauerkraut mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned along the edges, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 903.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.6 g, Cholesterol 148.1 mg, Fat 53.6 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 54.9 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Sodium 2435.4 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

CHICKEN REUBEN ROLL-UPS



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My Nebraska-native husband loves Reuben sandwiches and anything with chicken, so I combined his two favorites in a fun roll-up. -Ashli Kottwitz, Hermitage, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 slices swirled rye and pumpernickel bread
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 slices Swiss cheese
2 slices deli corned beef
2 tablespoons Thousand Island salad dressing
Additional Thousand Island salad dressing, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Tear bread into 2-in. pieces; place in a blender. Cover and pulse to form coarse crumbs; transfer to a shallow bowl., Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness; sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper. Top with cheese and corned beef. Roll up chicken from a short side; secure with toothpicks. Brush outsides with dressing; roll in bread crumbs., Place roll-ups on a greased baking sheet, seam side down. Bake until chicken is no longer pink, 20-25 minutes. Discard toothpicks; if desired, serve with additional dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 790mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

CHICKEN REUBEN



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If you like corned beef reuben's, then you will love this chicken version! Very easy to make and so delicious.

Provided by Denise in NH

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 boneless chicken breasts
1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained
8 ounces shredded swiss cheese
8 ounces thousand island dressing

Steps:

  • In a 13x9 casserole, layer the ingredients starting with the chicken and then add the sauerkraut, the dressing and the cheese.
  • Bake at 350 for one hour.

CHICKEN AND SAUERKRAUT = REUBEN



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I went to the local deli purchased boneless, skinless chicken breast! Wanted to make some kraut, so I threw this together not knowing the outcome until I was finished! It turned out much, much better than expected.Try it and I think you will agree! Try this Thousand Island Dressing from one of our fellow chef's! Graybert the recipe number is 100355. You will not buy Thousand Island Dressing in a store again after trying this.

Provided by Timothy H.

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 chicken breasts, skin removed
1 (32 ounce) bag sauerkraut, drained
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
2 -2 1/2 cups thousand island dressing
6 -8 slices swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat grill on medium heat!
  • Rinse the chicken breast very well under cold water, pat dry.Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl, season both sides of the breast with all the spices. Grill for 10-15 minutes or until juices begin to run clear, remove from grill.
  • In a 3-4 QT casserole dish, make a layer of kraut on the bottom of the dish,about 1-11/2 inch deep. Put the chicken breast on top of the kraut.Add the rest of the kraut on top of the chicken breast. Depending on how much you like the taste of the thousand island dressing, spread it across the top layer of the kraut.Bake for 45-60 minutes covered.
  • The last 10 minutes of cooking, layer the cheese on top of the thousand island dressing.Remove lid, return to oven. Bake until the swiss cheese starts to turn a little golden in color.Remove and let rest for 5-10 minutes. Serve hot.

BAKED CHICKEN REUBEN



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If you love Reuben sandwiches, try this for a taste variation. It's delicious served with your favorite cornbread. This recipe from an old "Carolina Country" magazine, November 1982.

Provided by Fauve

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 whole broiler-fryer chicken breasts, halved and boned
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained
4 slices swiss cheese (approx 4x6")
1 1/4 cups thousand island dressing
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Steps:

  • In vegetable oil-sprayed casserole, place chicken.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Place drained sauerkraut over chicken, top with swiss cheese slices.
  • Pour dressing evenly over cheese.
  • Cover, bake at 325* for about 1 1/2 hours, or till fork can be inserted in chicken easily.
  • Sprinkle w/ chopped parsley, if desired.

CHICKEN REUBEN (5 POINTS)



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Make and share this Chicken Reuben (5 Points) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise, style dressing
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 1/2 teaspoons prepared horseradish, drained
1/2 teaspoon onion, grated
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
4 ounces skinless chicken, cooked sliced
1 1/2 ounces swiss cheese, thinly sliced
1/4 cup sauerkraut, rinsed drained
8 slices rye bread

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Line large baking sheet with foil.
  • To prepare dressing, in small bowl, combine mayonnaise dressing, ketchup, horseradish, onion and Worcestershire sauce.
  • To prepare sandwiches, place 1/4 of the chicken, cheese, sauerkraut and dressing onto each of 4 slices of bread; top each with another slice bread.
  • Broil 8 inches from heat until golden brown; with spatula, turn to brown other side.
  • EACH SERVING PROVIDES: 1/4 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Proteins; 2 Breads; 30 Optional Calories.
  • PER SERVING: 295 Calories; 17 g Protein; 7 g Fat; 40 g Carbohydrate; 160 mg Calcium; 991 mg Sodium; 35 mg Cholesterol; 5 g Dietary Fiber, 5 points.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.7, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 37.1, Sodium 857.2, Carbohydrate 38.1, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 6.8, Protein 17.4

CHICKEN BREAST REUBEN HERO



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If you like a reuben sandwich I think you will like this

Provided by Eddie Jordan

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 c pesto
2 chicken breast ( split ) to make four
1 pkg 16 oz corned beef
4 slice swiss cheese
4 french bread rolls ( partially split )
1 can(s) 16 oz can sauerkraut ( devided by 4 )

Steps:

  • 1. 1Heat oven to 350. Place split chicken breast on a non stick baking pan 15 to 25 minutes 0r until chicken is done ( 165 )
  • 2. Spread pesto on bottom half of roll, place chicken half on each roll.
  • 3. Add corned beef, swiss cheese, and sauerkraut, put top on roll and ( enjoy). Serve with a salad and of course a dill pickle if wanted.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality ingredients, such as fresh chicken breasts, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese.
  • If you don't have Russian dressing, you can make your own by combining mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, and a little bit of Dijon mustard.
  • To make the chicken even more flavorful, marinate it in a mixture of olive oil, garlic, and herbs before cooking.
  • Be sure to cook the chicken thoroughly before assembling the sandwiches.
  • If you are using a grill, preheat it to medium-high heat before cooking the chicken.
  • Serve the sandwiches immediately with your favorite sides, such as potato chips or coleslaw.

Conclusion:

The Reuben chicken sandwich is a delicious and easy-to-make sandwich that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. With its combination of savory chicken, tangy sauerkraut, melted Swiss cheese, and creamy Russian dressing, this sandwich is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a new sandwich recipe, give the Reuben chicken sandwich a try. You won't be disappointed!

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