Savory Mississippi Chicken and Potatoes Recipe
Mississippi Chicken and Potatoes is a hearty one-pan baked dish featuring tender, flavorful chicken paired with perfectly roasted potatoes. The combination of butter and seasoning creates a rich, savory profile that makes for an easy and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Potatoes
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved
Butter and Seasoning
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (approx. 1 oz)
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix (approx. 1 oz)
- 6–8 pepperoncini peppers (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the dish.
- Prepare baking dish and ingredients: In a large baking dish, place the chicken breasts and the halved baby potatoes evenly around them. Season the chicken and potatoes lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Add seasoning and butter: Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over the chicken and potatoes. Place the sticks of butter evenly spaced on top of the chicken breasts. Optionally, add pepperoncini peppers on top for a tangy flavor.
- Bake the dish: Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Rest and serve: Remove from the oven, let rest for a few minutes to allow flavors to settle, then serve the chicken and potatoes tender and juicy directly from the baking dish.
Notes
- To check for doneness, ensure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Baby potatoes can be substituted with quartered Yukon Gold or red potatoes if preferred.
- For extra flavor, brush additional melted butter or pan juices on the chicken before serving.
- Adding pepperoncini peppers is traditional and adds a slight tang and spice, but you can omit if you prefer a milder dish.
Keywords: Mississippi chicken, baked chicken, baked potatoes, one-pan meal, easy dinner, ranch seasoning chicken, comfort food
