Mississippi Stuffed Chicken
Mississippi Stuffed Chicken is a flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, mayonnaise, and tangy pepperoncini peppers. Seasoned with au jus gravy and ranch seasoning, this dish is baked to perfection, resulting in a deliciously savory and satisfying meal.
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Sharp Knife
- 9x13 Baking Dish
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup chopped pepperoncini peppers
- 4 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut a deep pocket into the side of each chicken breast.
- Add the au jus gravy and ranch seasoning to a small bowl and stir together. Sprinkle half of the seasoning mix over the chicken, rubbing it in to fully coat the chicken. Reserve the other half for another use.
- In a small bowl, stir together the cream cheese, Monterey Jack, mayonnaise, and chopped peppers until well combined.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture into the pocket you cut into the chicken.
- Place the chicken in the prepared baking dish and top each piece with 2 thin slices of butter.
- Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Top with additional pepperoncini pepper rings before serving, if desired.
Notes
This Mississippi Stuffed Chicken is a delicious and unique dish with a tangy kick from the pepperoncini peppers. Adjust the amount of peppers according to your taste preference. Any remaining seasoning mix can be stored for future use.