Description
Mississippi Chicken & Potatoes is a flavorful and satisfying weeknight dinner that combines tender chicken, hearty potatoes, and zesty pepperonchinis, topped with melted mozzarella cheese. This one-pan dish is not only quick to prepare but also customizable, allowing you to add your favorite vegetables or spices. With its rich flavors and minimal cleanup, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Whether served on its own, over fluffy rice, or wrapped in tortillas, Mississippi Chicken & Potatoes delivers comfort food at its finest.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 4 medium/large potatoes
- olive oil
- 1 TBSP Au Jus Gravy Mix
- half a packet of Ranch seasoning
- salt
- pepper
- garlic powder
- paprika
- 2 TBSP butter
- Pepperonchinis or banana peppers
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Wash and peel the potatoes; cut them into cubes.
- Toss the potato cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Cook seasoned potatoes in an air fryer at 400°F for about 20 minutes.
- While potatoes are cooking, cut chicken into cubes and season with olive oil, Au Jus gravy mix, and Ranch seasoning.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter and cook the chicken until golden brown.
- Combine cooked potatoes with chicken in the skillet; mix well.
- Top with mozzarella cheese and pepperonchinis; broil until cheese melts.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying/Air frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute chicken with beef or turkey for variety. Experiment with different cheeses for unique flavor profiles. For added spice, use spicy pepperonchinis or crushed red pepper flakes.