Description
Mississippi Mud Chicken is a comforting, creamy dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, savory sauce. This recipe highlights the delightful blend of ranch dressing and gravy, resulting in a flavor-packed meal that’s perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. With its quick preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can easily whip up this deliciousness alongside sides like rice or mashed potatoes. Whether you’re looking for a crowd-pleaser or simply want to indulge in some hearty comfort food, Mississippi Mud Chicken will not disappoint.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 packet brown gravy mix
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup cream of mushroom soup
- shredded cheddar cheese
- crumbled bacon (optional)
- green onions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear for 5–7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, combine ranch dressing mix, brown gravy mix, chicken broth, and cream of mushroom soup. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Return the seared chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over it. Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
- In the last few minutes of cooking, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon over the chicken. Cover until cheese melts.
- Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (180g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg