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.
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)
Nutrition Facts | |
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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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