Slow Cooker Chicken Reuben Casserole
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Slow Cooker Chicken Reuben Casserole has all the flavors of a classic Reuben sandwich in a hearty, cheesy casserole. Tender chicken, tangy sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing, and melty Swiss cheese come together for an easy, flavorful meal.
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Love the flavors in a Reuben but want to skip the red meat? My Slow Cooker Chicken Reuben Casserole brings all the comforting, tangy, and savory flavors you love in a hearty, easy-to-make dish. It’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any time you’re craving a warm and satisfying meal with a unique twist!
Key Ingredients
This casserole comes together with just a few simple ingredients, making it an easy and delicious meal for any night of the week. Find the full recipe in the recipe card below the images!
Chicken: Seasoned chicken breasts are added to the bottom of the slow cooker. We season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and caraway seeds (this is to add the rye flavor!).
Sauerkraut: You gotta love sauerkraut if you’ve landed on this recipe. Use your favorite sauerkraut, canned or bagged.
Swiss Cheese: For this recipe we use shredded Swiss cheese instead of sliced.
Thousand Island: To make this recipe pop, I prefer to use refrigerated thousand island, you can find that near the bagged lettuce at the store.
My Recipe Tips
This recipe is easy to make, but here are my tips and variations for best results:
- Thinly sliced chicken breasts can be used instead of cubed.
- Cubed corned beef (raw) that is rinsed very well can be used.
- Drain your sauerkraut well for a less soggy casserole.
- Other types of cheeses that work well are provolone, fontina or cheddar.
- A touch of mustard added to the chicken layer can add uniqueness to the dish.
How to make a Chicken Reuben Bake:
- Add the chicken breast to the slow cooker and sprinkle over the salt, pepper, garlic powder and caraway seeds.
- Drain the sauerkraut and add over the chicken.
- Spread over the thousand island.
- Next layer over the swiss cheese. Cook on LOW for 5 hours.
What are good sides for this?
Are you at a loss on what to add to this meal? Here is what I love to do.
- A fresh green salad will add texture contrast to the meal.
- Any steamed green vegetable is a great addition.
- You can’t go wrong with Irish soda bread or buttered rye bread, or pumpernickel bread.
How to Store:
To store, place the leftover casserole in containers and store for up to three days in the fridge or three months in the freezer. Though, this recipe is best served the day of.
Other St. Patrick’s Day Recipes and recipes with sauerkraut:
For a traditional St. Patrick’s Day feast, Corned Beef and Cabbage or Guinness Corned Beef and Cabbage are always a hit. If you love Reuben flavors in a different form, Slow Cooker Reuben Dip is a great party appetizer.
And for more slow-cooked comfort food, try Slow Cooker Pastrami, Slow Cooker Corned Beef Hash, or Sauerkraut and Kielbasa for a variety of savory, satisfying dishes.
Don’t forget Maple Mustard Corned Beef for a sweet and tangy twist on a classic!
Slow Cooker Chicken Reuben Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground pepper
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. caraway seeds
- 32 oz. can sauerkraut, drained very well (can use bagged sauerkraut)
- 1 cup thousand island dressing, (refrigerated type is best and fresher).
- 8 oz. swiss cheese
Instructions
- Add the cubed chicken to the slow cooker. Sprinkle over the salt, pepper, garlic powder and caraway seeds. Stir with a spoon or use clean hands to mix the chicken and seasonings together.
- Add the drained sauerkraut over the chicken in an even layer.
- Next spread over the thousand island dressing.
- Then add the cheese slices over evenly.
- Cook on low for 5 hours or until the chicken is cooked through and the casserole is bubbling.
- Serve and enjoy!
Sarah’s Notes
- Thinly sliced chicken breasts can be used instead of cubed.
- Cubed corned beef (raw) that is rinsed very well can be used.
- Drain your sauerkraut well for a less soggy casserole.
- Other types of cheeses that work well are provolone, fontina or cheddar.
- A touch of mustard added to the chicken layer can add uniqueness to the dish.
- To store, place the leftover casserole in containers and store for up to three days in the fridge or three months in the freezer.
- A fresh green salad will add texture contrast to the meal.
- Any steamed green vegetable is a great addition.
- You can’t go wrong with Irish soda bread or buttered rye bread, or pumpernickel bread.
Nutrition
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
This was AMAZING! My family loved it! Thank you!