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Instant Pot Mississippi Chicken

Irresistibly Easy Instant Pot Mississippi Chicken Delight

This Instant Pot Mississippi Chicken is a simple, flavorful dish featuring tender chicken in a savory gravy, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Natural Release Time 5 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup whole pepperoncinis Adjust based on heat preference

For the Liquids

  • 1 cup chicken broth Low-sodium recommended
  • 1/2 cup pepperoncini juice Modify to taste

For the Seasoning

  • 1 packet dry ranch seasoning mix Do not dilute with water
  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix Consider homemade as alternative

For Richness

  • 1/2 cup butter Can swap with non-dairy butter

Instructions
 

How to Make

  • Place chicken breasts in the Instant Pot.
  • Pour chicken broth and pepperoncini juice over the chicken.
  • Sprinkle dry ranch seasoning and au jus gravy mix on top.
  • Arrange whole pepperoncinis around the chicken and add butter pieces on top.
  • Seal the Instant Pot lid and set it to MANUAL for 8 minutes.
  • Allow for a natural release for 5 minutes, then release any remaining steam.
  • Shred the chicken with two forks and mix it well with the gravy inside the pot.

Notes

Optional: Serve with a sprinkle of fresh herbs for added flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg
Keyword comfort food, Easy Dinner, Family-Friendly, Instant Pot Mississippi Chicken, Keto Friendly, quick meal
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