Description
Mississippi Mud Chicken is a delightful and comforting dish that transforms tender chicken breasts into a family favorite with its rich, creamy sauce. This easy-to-make recipe combines the flavors of ranch dressing, brown gravy, and cream of mushroom soup for an irresistible meal that’s perfect for any gathering. With simple preparation steps and a one-skillet method, you can impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve it with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up every drop of that delicious sauce. Get ready to enjoy a hearty meal that will have everyone asking for seconds!
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
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: 1/2 cup cooked bacon (crumbled)
- Garnish: 1/4 cup sliced green onions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear for about 5–7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet 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, spoon some sauce over it, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- In the final minutes of cooking, top with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon (if using), covering until cheese melts.
- Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (180g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg