Mississippi Stuffed Chicken is a flavorful dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with savory stuffing and zesty flavors. Here’s a simple recipe to make this delicious dish:Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 package (6 ounces) of your favorite stuffing mix
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 packet (1 ounce) dry ranch dressing mix
- 8-10 pepperoncini peppers (plus extra for garnish, if desired)
- 4 slices of bacon
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish large enough to hold the chicken breasts.
- Prepare the stuffing mix according to the package instructions and set aside.
- Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, both inside and outside the pockets.
- Stuff each chicken breast with an equal amount of prepared stuffing mix, pressing gently to close the pockets.
- In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter and dry ranch dressing mix until well combined.
- Pour half of the ranch butter mixture over the stuffed chicken breasts, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Place 2-3 pepperoncini peppers on top of each chicken breast, pressing them gently into the butter mixture.
- Wrap each chicken breast with a slice of bacon, securing the ends with toothpicks if necessary.
- Place the stuffed chicken breasts in the greased baking dish. Pour the remaining ranch butter mixture over the top of the chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is crispy.
- Once cooked, remove the toothpicks and discard. Garnish the stuffed chicken breasts with additional pepperoncini peppers and chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
- Serve the Mississippi Stuffed Chicken hot, accompanied by your favorite sides such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.
Enjoy this flavorful and comforting dish with its combination of tender chicken, savory stuffing, zesty ranch, and tangy pepperoncini peppers!
