Mississippi Chicken

Mississippi Chicken

Mississippi chicken is simple to make with just four ingredients for juicy, tangy shredded chicken that’s delicious in buns or served over mashed potatoes or rice. You can make this in a slow cooker if you prefer.

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

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

Directions

Step 1
Gather ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2
Season chicken with ranch seasoning mix; place in bottom of a medium Dutch oven.

Step 3
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).

Step 4
Let stand 5 minutes. Shred chicken using two forks.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

503
Calories
20g
Fat
6g
Carbs
72g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 503
% Daily Value *
Total Fat20g 25%
Saturated Fat9g 47%
Cholesterol224mg 75%
Sodium1126mg 49%
Total Carbohydrate6g 2%
Dietary Fiber1g 3%
Total Sugars2g
Protein72g
Vitamin C23mg 116%
Calcium71mg 5%
Iron3mg 15%
Potassium728mg 15%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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