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Slow Cooker Chicken Sauerkraut Reuben Casserole

Slow cooker chicken sauerkraut Reuben Casserole in a one pot wonder. Tender chicken slow cooked together with tangy sauerkraut under a blanket of melted Swiss cheese topped with homemade dressing. This simple but amazing meal is one you will want to make over and over!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 5 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apricot chicken, chicken Reuben, crockpot chicken Reuben casserole, Slow cooker chicken and sauerkraut
Servings: 6
Calories: 477kcal
Author: The Lazy slow cooker

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken thighs cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 cups sauerkraut
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 6 - 8 oz Swiss cheese sliced
  • ¼ cup Russian or Thousand Island dressing

Instructions

  • spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray
  • place chicken pieces into the bottom of the slow cooker.
    1 lb chicken thighs
  • add in sauerkraut and garlic powder and stir to combine.
    2 cups sauerkraut, 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • flatten out mixture in slow cooker and fully cover with thick slices of swiss cheese
    6 - 8 oz Swiss cheese
  • spread a thin layer of dressing over swiss cheese
    ¼ cup Russian or Thousand Island dressing
  • cover and cook on low until chicken is cooked through. About 3-5 hours
  • Enjoy!

Notes

This dish is great served on a well toasted, opened face roll.  Top with more Thousand Island/ Russian dressing for extra goodness! 
Homemade Thousand Island Dressing:
  • 1 cup mayo
  • ⅓ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoon sweet relish
Mix well until smooth 

Nutrition

Calories: 477kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 594mg | Potassium: 305mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 639IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 612mg | Iron: 1mg