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Reuben Stuffed Chicken
All the flavors of a classic Reuben sandwich, stuffed inside a chicken breast. Reuben Stuffed Chicken is an easy dinner idea that is a total crowd pleaser!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 Chicken Breasts
Calories: 479 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 thick boneless skinless chicken breast
- 8 ounces sliced pastrami thinly sliced
- 4 lices Swiss cheese
- 1 cup Sauerkraut drained
- 1/4 cup Thousand Island dressing
- 1 cup plain bread crumbs
- 2 teaspoons caraway seeds
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
- Use a sharp knife to slice a pocket in the side of each chicken breast. Fold 2 ounces of pastrami and 1 slice of cheese together and stuff into each chicken breast. Spoon in sauerkraut.
- Use toothpicks as needed to secure fillings inside if desired. Brush outside of chicken with thousand island dressing.
- In a shallow dish, stir together bread crumbs, caraway seeds, salt and pepper. Dip chicken into bread crumbs and roll to coat.
- Heat olive oil and melt butter in a large oven-safe heavy skillet over medium high heat. Sear chicken breasts in pan for 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Transfer skillet to oven to finish cooking, 20-25 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove toothpicks before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
479kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
67mg
(22%)
Sodium
1918mg
(80%)
Potassium
351mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
355IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
20.7mg
(23%)
Calcium
295mg
(30%)
Iron
3.3mg
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Chicken Breasts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 479
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 479kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 1918mg | 80% |
| Potassium | 351mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 355IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 20.7mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 295mg | 30% |
| Iron | 3.3mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.