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Mississippi Mud Chicken

Delicious Mississippi Mud Chicken Bake for Easy Comfort Food

A comforting Mississippi Mud Chicken recipe featuring juicy chicken and zesty ranch-and-barbecue sauce, topped with melted cheddar and crispy onions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Ranch Dressing room temperature
  • 1 cup Barbecue Sauce sweet or smoky
For Topping
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese freshly shredded
  • 1 cup Crispy Fried Onions homemade or store-bought
Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a baking sheet or shallow dish for the chicken.
  2. Pat dry the chicken breasts with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Arrange the chicken in the baking dish, ensuring they're spaced evenly.
  4. Whisk together the ranch dressing and barbecue sauce until smooth. Spread over chicken.
  5. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the chicken.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and cheese is bubbly.
  7. Top with crispy fried onions. Let it rest for 3–5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 35gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with a side of steamed vegetables for balance. Can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance. Dairy-free options available.

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