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 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4 thick boneless skinless chicken breast
- 8 ounces sliced pastrami (thinly sliced)
- 4 slices 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
- 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
- 2
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.
- 3
Use toothpicks as needed to secure fillings inside if desired. Brush outside of chicken with thousand island dressing.
- 4
In a shallow dish, stir together bread crumbs, caraway seeds, salt and pepper. Dip chicken into bread crumbs and roll to coat.
- 5
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.
- 6
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.