How to Make Mississippi Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mississippi Chicken is a popular Southern dish that brings together flavors of the South in a delightful combination. This savory and slightly sweet dish is perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or any occasion where you want to impress your guests with a hearty and delicious meal.

The dish itself is versatile and can be made in a variety of ways, but at its core, it features tender and juicy chicken smothered in a rich and flavorful sauce. The sauce is typically a combination of tangy...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 (1 ounce) package dry ranch dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley Ranch)
  • 1 cup sliced and drained pepperoncini peppers
  • 1/4 cup pepper juice (from jar of pepperoncini peppers)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, sliced
  • 1/2 cup water

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Gather ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Season chicken with ranch seasoning mix; place in bottom of a medium Dutch oven.
  • Add pepperoncini peppers and 1/4 cup reserved pepper juice; top with sliced butter and pour in 1/2 cup water. Cover with a tight fitting lid, and bake in preheated oven until chicken is fork tender, 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Let stand 5 minutes. Shred chicken using two forks.
  • Nutrition

    503 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 224mg
    • Sodium: 1126mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 72g
    • Vitamin C: 23mg
    • Calcium: 71mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 728mg