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Mississippi Chicken

This Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Chicken is one of the easiest comfort meals you'll ever make and is such a classic staple in my household! Just dump everything in the Instant Pot and let it do the work!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix 1 oz
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix 1 oz
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1/2 stick
  • 8-10 pepperoncini peppers
  • 1/2 cup pepperoncini juice
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

Equipment

  • Pressure cooker

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken in the bottom of your Instant Pot.
  2. Season chicken with onion powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  3. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning and au jus gravy mix evenly over the chicken.
  4. Add the butter on top.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and pepperoncini juice.
  6. Add the pepperoncini peppers.
  7. Secure the lid and set the valve to Sealing.
  8. Cook on High Pressure for 20 minutes.
  9. Allow a 10-minute natural pressure release, then carefully release any remaining pressure.
  10. Shred the chicken directly in the pot and stir it into the flavorful sauce.
  11. Serve over mashed potatoes or rice.