Description
Mississippi Mud Chicken is a rich, comforting easy dinner loaded with tender chicken, buttery onion gravy, and tangy pepperoncini flavor. It is one of those easy recipe ideas that works for busy weeknights, cozy family dinners, and simple food ideas when you want something hearty, satisfying, and full of bold Southern-style flavor.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup chicken broth
1 packet brown gravy mix
1 packet ranch seasoning mix
6 pepperoncini peppers
2 tablespoons pepperoncini juice
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 cups mashed potatoes, for serving
Instructions
1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season them lightly with black pepper.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the chicken thighs and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown, then transfer them to a plate.
4. In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized.
5. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. Add the butter and let it melt into the onions.
7. Pour in the chicken broth and stir in the brown gravy mix and ranch seasoning mix until smooth.
8. Add the pepperoncini peppers and pepperoncini juice, then stir to combine.
9. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon some sauce and onions over the top.
10. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
11. Uncover for the last 5 minutes if you want the sauce a little thicker.
12. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve hot over mashed potatoes.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for the juiciest and most tender result.
Do not skip searing the chicken because it adds deeper flavor to the finished sauce.
Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles to soak up every bit of gravy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 145mg