Mississippi Chicken (Instant Pot)

Name: Mississippi Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds chicken breasts (✅ ); 1 ounce packet dry ranch dressing; 2 tablespoons dry au jus gravy mix; 3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth (✅ ); 1/4 cup butter (we used nondairy); 5-6 pepperoncini peppers (✅ )

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Mississippi chicken in the instant pot is made in just 10 minutes. Chicken breasts are combined with dry ranch dressing, dry au jus gravy mix, and pepperoncini peppers cooked then shredded to be served on top of mashed potatoes or served on a bun. Gluten-free.

Outstanding. Amazing. Exceptional. The words that will be used to describe this Mississippi chicken recipe by your friends and family! Our recipe is flavorful and creates a tender chicken meal every time. Easily make for dinner during the week or bring to a potluck to impress any crowd.

close up view of spoon ladling shredded chicken

Mississippi chicken is a twist on the classic Mississippi Pot Roast with all the desired flavors and the simple swap of chicken breasts instead of roast. Paired with gluten-free ingredients, this recipe is celiac-safe.

For more quick and easy gluten-free recipes, our Gluten Free Potato Soup, Gluten Free Fried Chicken and Gluten Free Chicken Strips are must-try recipes.

For more tenderizing cooking methods that create juicy chicken, check out our guides for How To Bake Thin Sliced Chicken Breasts, How To Boil Chicken Breasts and How To Poach Frozen Chicken Breasts in Instant Pot.

ingredients for Mississippi chicken instant pot on sheet pan

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Ingredients

2 pounds chicken breasts ✅
1 ounce packet dry ranch dressing
2 tablespoons dry au jus gravy mix ✅ We used Orrington Farms Au Just Restaurant Style Granular
3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth ✅
1/4 cup butter we used nondairy
5-6 pepperoncini peppers ✅

Gluten-Free Guide: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.

pepperonis and butter in Instant pot with seasoned chicken

How To Make

One of the top reasons we love this chicken recipe is it is made in just 2 steps. After layering the ingredients in the instant pot, simply seal and turn to high pressure to have this meal ready in no time.

Layer the ingredients in the instant pot

Layer the chicken on the bottom of the instant pot insert. Add the dry ranch dressing, dry au jus gravy mix, chicken broth, butter, and pepperoncini peppers.

Ingredient Swap: For a milder flavor, swap the pepperoncini with banana peppers.

Set the instant pot to high pressure

Place the lid on and turn to sealing. Set for high pressure for 10 minutes.

After the cooking time is up you can do a quick release and either serve the chicken breasts as is or shred them to serve on mashed potatoes or on a bun.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you use frozen chicken breasts?

Yes, it is safe to cook frozen chicken breasts in the Instant pot. Adjust the cooking time to 15 minutes if using frozen chicken.

What chicken do you use?

We use boneless, skinless chicken breasts, which can be swapped with boneless, skinless chicken thighs or chicken tenderloins if desired.

More serving ideas?

Serving over a bed of rice, gluten-free noodles, or roasted vegetable medley are more ideas to get a try.

What can I do with the juices at the bottom of the instant pot?

Thicken the juices by making a cornstarch slurry in a separate bowl (1 TBSP juices + 1 TBSP cornstarch) then whisk into the instant pot to create a homemade gravy. This mixture can be used to drizzle over the top of the mashed potatoes or as a dipping sauce for sandwiches.

fork scooping bite of shredded chicken and pepperoncinis.

Kids In The Kitchen

Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.

Pepperoncinis are a mild pepper that add flavor to this recipe without making it super spicy. You could swap with banana peppers if looking for an even milder pepper.
Shred the chicken with two forks or with a Kitchenaid Mixer.
Store leftovers in the fridge for 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Don’t forget to add a label!

More Gluten-Free Chicken Instant Pot Recipes

CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.

The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.

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Mississippi Chicken Recipe

Mississippi chicken is made in the instant pot in just 10 minutes of cook time. Chicken breasts are combined with dry ranch dressing, dry au jus gravy mix, and pepperoncini peppers cooked then shredded to be served on top of mashed potatoes or served on a bun. Gluten-free.

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5 from 2 votes

Prep Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings 4

Equipment

Instant pot or pressure cooker
measuring cups and spoons
2 forks for shredding

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken breasts ✅
1 ounce packet dry ranch dressing
2 tablespoons dry au jus gravy mix ✅ We used Orrington Farms Au Just Restaurant Style Granular
3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth ✅
1/4 cup butter we used nondairy
5-6 pepperoncini peppers ✅

Instructions

Layer the ingredients in the instant pot. Layer the chicken on the bottom of the instant pot insert. Add the dry ranch dressing, dry au jus gravy mix, chicken broth, butter, and pepperoncini peppers.
2 pounds chicken breasts, 1 ounce packet dry ranch dressing, 2 tablespoons dry au jus gravy mix, 3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth, 1/4 cup butter, 5-6 pepperoncini peppers
⭐️Set the instant pot to high pressure. Place the lid on and turn to sealing. Set for high pressure for 10 minutes. After the cooking time is up you can do a quick release and either serve the chicken breasts as is or shred them to serve on mashed potatoes, on a bun, or as they are.

Notes

Frozen Chicken: It is safe to cook frozen chicken breasts in the Instant pot. Adjust the cooking time to 15 minutes if using frozen chicken.
Type of Chicken: We use boneless, skinless chicken breasts, which can be swapped with boneless, skinless chicken thighs or chicken tenderloins if desired.
Serving Ideas: Serving over a bed of rice, gluten-free noodles, or roasted vegetable medley are more ideas to get a try.
Homemade Gravy: Thicken the juices by making a cornstarch slurry in a separate bowl (1 TBSP juices + 1 TBSP cornstarch) then whisking into the instant pot to create a homemade gravy. This mixture can be used to drizzle over the top of the mashed potatoes or as a dipping sauce for the sandwiches.

CCK Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.

The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.