Instant Pot or Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken is a combination of five simple ingredients that comes together to make an amazing dish.

Makes 6 ( 5 oz.) servings

What is Mississippi Chicken?

Mississippi Chicken is a spin off from the popular dish Mississippi Pot Roast; a combination of five ingredients: one packet of au jus gravy mix, one packet of ranch dressing mix, pepperoncini, light butter, and chuck roast-but replacing the chuck roast with boneless, skinless chicken. 

What kind of chicken can I use?

• skinless, boneless chicken thigh ( the point value will vary if using chicken thighs)
• skinless, boneless chicken tenders
• skinless, boneless skin cutlets (breasts-cut in half)

How do I make this Mississippi Chicken?

You can this Mississippi Chicken in the Instant Pot or Slow Cooker.

If you are making this in the Instant Pot you will:

Place chicken broth at the bottom of the Instant Pot. Put the chicken tenders or halved chicken breasts in the bottom of Instant Pot.

Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix & gravy mix over the chicken.  

Add the pepperoncinis and juice.

Top with light butter.

Turn the steam release knob to the sealing position. Press the “Pressure Cook/Manual Button” and select 8 minutes.

When the cook time is finished, let it sit for a 5 minute “Natural Release.”

Turn to the “Venting” position to “Quick Release” and to let out the remaining pressure.

What can I serve with this Mississippi Chicken?

This chicken can be shredded with a fork  and served with:

• Inside a dinner or ciabatta roll.
• Mashed potatoes. Click HERE for my Creamy Mashed Potatoes
• Mashed cauliflower.
• Rice-white or brown.
• Loaded mashed cauliflower. Click HERE for my loaded mashed cauliflower recipe.

 What can I serve this with?

•  Mashed Potatoes: I use refrigerated mash potatoes when we are short for time.
• Cauliflower Rice: this is a great low-carb option in comparison to mashed potatoes or traditional rice.
• Buns: we like to use the Great Value or keto buns from Walmart.
• Noodles: the texture of egg noodles compliments this hearty roast.
• Vegetables: steamed or roasted baby carrots or green beans is always a side favorite!

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenders ( you can use fresh or frozen but thawed), if using chicken breasts cut in half 
• 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth or water
• 1/2 (16 oz.) jar sliced Pepperoncinis or 6 whole Pepperoncinis, (with 1/4 cup juice-optional)
• 1 (1 oz.) packet Au Jus gravy or dry brown gravy mix
• 1 (1 oz.) packet dry ranch dressing mix
• 2 Tbsp Land O’ Lakes light butter made with canola oil 

Instant Pot Directions:

1. Place chicken broth at the bottom of the Instant Pot. Put the chicken tenders or cut chicken breasts in the bottom of Instant Pot.
2. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix & gravy mix over the chicken. Add the pepperoncinis and juice. Top with light butter.
3. Turn the steam release knob to the sealing position.
4. Press the Pressure Cook/Manual Button and select 8 minutes.
5. When the cook time is finished, let it sit for a 5 minute Natural Release.
6. Turn to the “Venting” position to Quick Release and to let out the remaining pressure.
7. This chicken can be shredded with a fork to serve on sandwich rolls or I love it served over mashed potatoes, mashed cauliflower, rice, or my loaded mashed cauliflower.

Slow Cooker Directions:

1. Place the chicken tenders or halved chicken breasts into the slow cooker. Add chicken broth.
   Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix and gravy mix over the chicken and broth.
2. Add the pepperoncinis and juice. Top with light butter.
3. Cover with lid and cook on low for 7 hours or on high for 4 hours. 
4. This chicken can be shredded with a fork to serve on sandwich rolls or I love it served over mashed potatoes, mashed cauliflower, rice, or my loaded mashed cauliflower.

Makes 6 ( 5 oz.) servings 

2 Points® per serving

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Yield: 6

Instant Pot or Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken

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This Instant Pot or Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken is a combination of five simple ingredients that comes together to make an amazing dish!

Author: thepounddropper.com

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 8 minutes

Additional Time 5 minutes

Total Time 18 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenders (you can use fresh or frozen but thawed), if using chicken breasts cut in half 
• 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth or water
• 1/2 (16 oz.) jar sliced Pepperoncinis or 6 whole Pepperoncinis, (with 1/4 cup juice),
• 1 (1 oz.) packet Au Jus gravy or dry brown gravy mix
• 1 (1 oz.) packet dry Ranch Dressing mix
• 2 Tbsp Land O' Lakes light butter made with canola oil

Instructions

Instant Pot Directions:

Pour chicken broth at the bottom of the Instant Pot. Put the chicken tenders or cut chicken breasts in the bottom of Instant Pot.
Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix & gravy mix over the chicken. Add the pepperoncinis and juice. Top with light butter.
Turn the steam release knob to the sealing position.
Press the "Pressure Cook/Manual Button" and select 8 minutes.
When the cook time is finished, let it sit for a 5 minute "Natural Release"
Turn to the "Venting" position to "Quick Release" and to let out the remaining pressure.
Shred chicken with a fork to serve on sandwich rolls or serve the chicken with mashed potatoes or my loaded cauliflower mash. 


Slow Cooker Directions:

Pour chicken broth or water in the bottom of slow cooker. Place chicken tenders or cut chicken breasts on top.
Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix and gravy mix over the chicken and broth.
Add the pepperoncinis and juice. Top with light butter.
Cover with lid and cook on low for 7 hours or on high for 4 hours. 
Shred chicken with a fork to serve on sandwich rolls or serve the chicken with mashed potatoes or my loaded cauliflower mash. 


Makes 6 ( 5 oz.) servings 

2 Points® per serving

Notes

This chicken can be shredded with a fork to serve on sandwich rolls or I love it served over mashed potatoes, mashed cauliflower, rice, or my loaded mashed cauliflower.

Smartpoints: GREEN: 5 SmartPoints per serving BLUE/PURPLE: 2 SmartPoints per serving

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 218Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 985mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 35g

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