Baked Chicken Reuben

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.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
• Calories: 446 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 4 slices Swiss cheese
• 1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained and pressed
• 1 ¼ cups thousand island salad dressing

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.