Description
Oven Baked Mississippi Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender boneless chicken breasts baked with ranch and au jus gravy seasoning, topped with pepperoncini peppers and butter for a deliciously rich and tangy flavor profile. It’s a comforting meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings
- 1 (1-oz) package ranch dressing mix
- 1 (1-oz) packet Au Jus Gravy mix
Toppings
- ⅓ cup sliced jarred pepperoncini peppers or banana peppers
- ½ cup butter, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425ºF (220ºC). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Chicken: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix and Au Jus gravy mix evenly over the chicken, ensuring they are well coated.
- Add Toppings: Scatter the sliced jarred pepperoncini peppers or banana peppers over the seasoned chicken. Then, evenly distribute the sliced butter on top of the chicken and peppers.
- Bake Chicken: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF (74ºC), ensuring it is cooked through and juicy.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is safely cooked without drying out.
- If you prefer less heat, reduce the amount of pepperoncini or substitute with milder banana peppers.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for a larger family meal.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
