Oven Baked Mississippi Chicken
If you like Mississippi pot roast, you’ll love this Baked Mississippi Chicken. It’s tender, flavorful, and amazingly simple to make.
This super easy recipe has just five simple ingredients: chicken breasts, ranch seasoning, au jus gravy mix, butter, and jarred, sliced pepperoncini peppers. And it comes together in no time flat. Just sprinkle both mixes on the chicken breasts, layer on the butter and peppers, and it’s ready for the oven.
And that’s it! When it’s done (in about half an hour), you can dress it up with a sprinkle of fresh parsley if you like, but it doesn’t really need it. The mix of tangy and salty, buttery and savory flavors will carry the dish all by itself.
Recipe Notes:
Chicken Preparation: Pat the chicken breasts dry before adding them to the dish. This ensures better seasoning adherence and a nicer texture.
Mixing Seasonings: Evenly sprinkle the ranch dressing seasoning and au jus gravy mix over the chicken for a uniform flavor profile. I also have a homemade ranch seasoning recipe you will love!
Butter Distribution: Place butter pats evenly over the chicken. This helps in creating a rich, smooth sauce as the butter melts during baking.
Adding Pepperoncini Peppers: The pepperoncini peppers and juice add a tangy and slightly spicy kick. Adjust the amount based on your heat preference.
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Oven Temperature and Time: Preheat your oven to 400F for optimal cooking. The cooking time might vary depending on the chicken breast size, so check for an internal temperature of 165F.
Optional Garnish: Fresh parsley not only adds color but also a fresh, herbal note to the dish.
Serving Suggestions: This dish pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, egg noodles or rice, which complement the zesty and savory sauce. Green beans are our favorite side to serve with this dish
Storing and Reheating: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge, and reheat in the oven or microwave. The dish can also be frozen for future use.
Yes, chicken thighs are a great substitute and might even add more juiciness to the dish.
You can omit them for a less spicy version, or substitute with mild banana peppers for a similar tang.
Absolutely! Onions, carrots, and diced potatoes make great additions and can be baked alongside the chicken.
Keep this chicken dish in an airtight container, it can be refrigerated for 3-4 days or frozen for 1-3 months.
ABOUT THE INGREDIENTS:
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast: The star of the dish, providing a lean and tender base for the seasonings.
- Ranch Dressing Seasoning Packet: Adds a zesty, creamy flavor profile, integral to the dish’s character.
- Au Jus Gravy Mix Packet: Contributes a savory depth, balancing the zesty ranch flavors.
- Unsalted Butter: Melts into the dish, creating a rich, buttery sauce that complements the other ingredients.
- Pepperoncini Peppers: These peppers introduce a tangy heat, adding complexity to the dish.
- Pepperoncini Juice: Enhances the tanginess and spice, infusing the chicken with more flavor.
- Optional Fresh Parsley: Offers a fresh, herbal garnish that brightens up the dish’s presentation and flavor.
Oven Baked Mississippi Chicken
- Preheat oven to 400F and grease an 11×7 or similar sized baking dish.
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and add to the bottom of the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the dry ranch and au jus gravy mix packets over the top of the chicken breasts.
- Add the butter pats and pepperoncini peppers and two tablespoons of pepperoncini juice on top of the chicken.
- Bake uncovered in your preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165F.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve warm over mashed potatoes or rice, enjoy!
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Oven Baked Mississippi Chicken
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1.5 ounce ranch seasoning mix packet
- 1 ounce au jus gravy mix packet
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter sliced into pats
- ⅓ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
- 2 tablespoons pepperoncini juice
- Optional* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F and grease an 11×7 or similar sized baking dish.
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and add to the bottom of the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the dry ranch and au jus gravy mix packets over the top of the chicken breasts.
- Add the butter pats and pepperoncini peppers and two tablespoons of pepperoncini juice on top of the chicken.
- Bake uncovered in your preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165F.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
- Serve warm over mashed potatoes or rice, enjoy!
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Nutrition
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Where do you use the 2 tablespoons of pepper juice?
In step 4 🙂 I hope that helps.