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Easy Instant Pot Mississippi Chicken Recipe

Easy Instant Pot Mississippi Chicken Recipe

The ultimate comfort food, this Easy Instant Pot Mississippi Chicken Recipe is a flavorful and easy weeknight dinner. With tender chicken and a savory sauce, it's a delicious meal that your family will love. Make it tonight for a satisfying, hassle-free dining experience!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 lbs lbs Chicken Thighs or Breasts Boneless and skinless for best results.
  • ½ cup Chicken Broth
  • 4 Pepperoncini Peppers Leave whole or slice as desired.
  • 1 packet Au Jus
  • 1 packet Ranch Dressing Mix
  • 1 head Garlic Cut in half at the equator.
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf

Equipment

  • Chef's Knife
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Instant Pot

Method
 

  1. Put the chicken in the bottom of the Instant Pot. If using chicken breasts, cut them in half like a book.
  2. Add all of the other ingredients and close the lid and lock it in place. Close the steam valve.
  3. Set for 8 minutes and click the “keep warm” button to turn it off.
  4. When the cook time is finished, allow to naturally release.
  5. Remove the garlic and bay leaf before serving. Serve hot over rice, noodles, or a potato.

Notes

  • Tip 1: You can use frozen chicken, but the gravy may not infuse the meat as much.
  • Tip 2: Cook for 15 minutes and allow to naturally release.
  • Tip 3: To make a thicker gravy, mix 2 heaping tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 teaspoons of cold water.
  • Tip 4: Mix well to a milk-like consistency.
  • Tip 5: Remove the chicken and the bay leaf and mix the cool cornstarch slurry into the drippings in the Instant Pot.
  • Tip 6: Use a whisk and slowly whisk it in until it thickens, then add the chicken back to the Instant Pot.