Description
Mississippi Mud Chicken Recipe is a creamy, flavorful dish that brings the essence of southern comfort food right to your dinner table. This recipe features tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich sauce made from ranch dressing and brown gravy, topped with gooey cheese and crispy bacon. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, satisfying even the pickiest eaters. Serve it alongside rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce, making every bite a delightful experience.
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 (or cream of chicken soup)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon (crumbled, optional)
- 1/4 cup green onions (sliced, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear for about 5–7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, combine ranch dressing mix, brown gravy mix, chicken broth, and cream of mushroom soup. Stir until well mixed and bring to a simmer.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- In the last few minutes of cooking, sprinkle cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon on top. Cover until cheese is melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 110mg