Imagine a chicken dish so incredibly tender and flavorful that it practically melts in your mouth - that's exactly what our Mississippi Chicken Instant Pot recipe delivers! In just 25 minutes, you'll create a restaurant-worthy meal that's so simple even beginner cooks can master it. With a perfect blend of ranch and au jus seasonings, plus the tangy kick of pepperoncini peppers, this recipe is about to become your new family favorite that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
- 1 packet au jus seasoning
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini peppers
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by patting chicken breasts dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the Instant Pot in a single layer, ensuring they are not overlapping.
- Sprinkle the entire packet of ranch seasoning mix evenly over the chicken breasts, covering each piece completely.
- Sprinkle the entire packet of au jus seasoning mix over the ranch-coated chicken breasts.
- Cut butter into small cubes and distribute them evenly across the top of the seasoned chicken.
- Add whole or sliced pepperoncini peppers around and on top of the chicken breasts.
- Close the Instant Pot lid, ensuring the valve is set to sealing position.
- Set Instant Pot to Manual/Pressure Cook mode on High Pressure for 12-15 minutes, depending on chicken breast thickness.
- Once cooking cycle completes, allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then carefully do a quick release.
- Open lid and check chicken's internal temperature has reached 165°F using a meat thermometer.
- Shred chicken using two forks or slice as desired, mixing with the cooking liquid for extra flavor.
- Serve hot over rice, in sandwiches, or with your preferred side dishes.
Tips
- Always pat your chicken breasts dry before seasoning to ensure maximum flavor absorption and better seasoning adherence.
- For the most tender results, use chicken breasts of similar size and thickness to guarantee even cooking.
- Don't skip the natural pressure release - it helps keep the chicken incredibly juicy and prevents it from becoming tough.
- Use an instant-read meat thermometer to confirm the chicken has reached a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
- If you prefer less spice, you can reduce the number of pepperoncini peppers or remove them entirely.
- This versatile recipe works great for meal prep - store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- For extra richness, you can use bone-in chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts, adjusting cooking time slightly.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 380kcal
Carbohydrates: 2g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 27g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Cholesterol: 140mg
