Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Mississippi Mud Chicken, a cheesy and savory baked dish that’s sure to impress with its combination of barbecue sauce, ranch dressing, bacon, and gooey melted cheeses over tender chicken breasts.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Toppings:
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Season Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Sear Chicken: In a skillet, sear chicken in olive oil until lightly browned.
- Assemble: Transfer chicken to the baking dish. Top with mushrooms, bacon, green onions, barbecue sauce, ranch dressing, and cheeses.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until chicken is cooked and cheese is melted.
- Rest and Serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Marinate chicken in barbecue sauce for extra flavor.
- Pair with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.
- Chicken thighs can be used as an alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
