Description
If you’re searching for a quick, comforting meal that delivers on flavor, look no further than Instant Pot Mississippi Chicken. This dish features tender chicken simmered in zesty pepperoncini juice and ranch seasoning, making it an ideal dinner for busy weeknights or special occasions. In just under 15 minutes, you’ll have a delicious meal that’s perfect for serving over mashed potatoes, rice, or in sandwiches. The one-pot cooking method means less cleanup and more time to enjoy your meal with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini juice
- 1 ounce dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1 ounce au jus gravy mix
- 10 whole pepperoncinis
- 4 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the Instant Pot and pour the chicken broth and pepperoncini juice over it.
- Sprinkle the dry ranch seasoning and au jus gravy mix evenly on top. Add the whole pepperoncinis around the chicken and top with cut butter.
- Seal the Instant Pot lid, set the vent to SEALING, and cook on MANUAL mode for 8 minutes.
- Allow a natural release of steam for 5 minutes before carefully turning the vent to VENTING to release remaining pressure.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and stir into the gravy mixture until well combined.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 125mg