Mississippi Chicken
Experience the irresistible allure of Mississippi Chicken! This dish features succulent, tangy shredded chicken, perfect for sandwiches or served atop creamy mashed potatoes or fluffy rice. Prepare for a culinary adventure that's both incredibly easy and utterly delicious.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
6 g
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Cholesterol
224 mg
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Fiber
1 g
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Protein
72 g
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Saturated Fat
9 g
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Sodium
1126 mg
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Sugar
2 g
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Fat
20 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)
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In a medium Dutch oven, arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer.
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Evenly sprinkle the dry ranch dressing mix over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
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Distribute the sliced pepperoncini peppers over the chicken.
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Pour the reserved pepperoncini juice over the ingredients.
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Top with slices of unsalted butter, distributing them evenly.
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Pour in the water to add moisture and enhance the sauce.
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Cover the Dutch oven with a tight-fitting lid and bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is fork-tender. (1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes). Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
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Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before shredding with two forks.
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Serve the flavorful Mississippi Chicken on your favorite buns, over mashed potatoes, or rice. Enjoy!
For an extra layer of flavor, consider browning the chicken breasts in a skillet before adding them to the Dutch oven.
Adjust the amount of pepperoncini peppers to suit your spice preference.
The leftover shredded chicken is excellent in tacos, salads, or quesadillas.
If you don't have a Dutch oven, a deep baking dish covered tightly with foil will work as well.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.7/ 5 ( 76 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
Esperanza Shanahanwyman
Mar 9, 2025This is my new go-to recipe for shredded chicken. It's so versatile!
Don Nolan
Nov 14, 2024The pepperoncini peppers give it such a unique flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Kari Considine
Jun 13, 2024This recipe is so easy and delicious! My family loves it!
Dayne Pacocha
Jun 2, 2024I used a gluten-free ranch packet and it turned out great!
Aryanna Mclaughlin
Jan 18, 2024I made this in my slow cooker, and it turned out perfectly!
Deon Schuppe
Dec 7, 2023I added a little bit of garlic powder and onion powder to the ranch seasoning, and it was amazing!