Mississippi Chicken

We’re taking the classic Mississippi roast and exchanging it for chicken, making it a lighter yet equally satisfying option.

The key to its distinctive taste lies in the blend of pepperoncini peppers, ranch dressing mix, and au jus gravy mix.

This sauce not only envelops the chicken but also enhances its natural tenderness, resulting in a dish that is both comforting and delicious.

Whether you want to make it in the Instant Pot or slow cooker, the prep work couldn’t be any easier.

Gather Your Ingredients

Chicken breasts – I used chicken breasts since they are 0 points with Weight Watchers. You could also use boneless, skinless chicken thighs. Just make sure to add in the points.

Ranch dressing mix – this helps to add a creamy, herby base to the sauce.

Au jus gravy – this adds to the delicious flavor of the sauce.

Pepperoncini peppers – these offer a mild heat and a tangy punch, elevating the dish with their unique flavor. I used 6 peppers and 1/2 cup of juice.

Onion and garlic – although these ingredients aren’t typically in a Mississippi roast, I added them. If you don’t have these ingredients on hand it’s ok to leave them out.

Chicken broth – I used this for the liquid base.

One thing I left out was the butter. I originally reduced the amount and used light butter. I then tried it without the butter. It didn’t change the taste enough to make it worth the points.

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How to Make Mississippi Chicken

I used an Instant Pot to make this, but I’ll include slow cooker instructions on the recipe card.

Add the chicken breast to the bottom of the Instant Pot. Pour the ranch seasoning and au jus over the chicken.

Pour in the chicken broth and pepperoncini liquid.

Top the chicken with the chopped onion and minced garlic.

Finally, top it off with 8 pepperoncini.

Place the lid on the Instant Pot and lock it. Make sure the lever is set to seal, then press the manual button and set the timer for 8 minutes.

Let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes, then release the pressure and remove the lid.

Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks. The chicken will be so tender it should easily shred.

Put the chicken back into the pot, mix it in with the gravy and serve.

Serving Suggestions

I love that this Mississippi Chicken is only 1 point per serving. You have the option to pair it with a zero point side, or you can go for a side dish higher in points.

• Riced cauliflower
• Roasted vegetables
• Rice
• Noodles
• Salad

Here are some more WW friendly recipes:

Chicken French Dip Sandwich

Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti

BBQ Chicken Bowls

Chicken Noodle Soup (Instant Pot or slow cooker)

If you’re looking for some zero point recipes, check out my post 20 Zero Point Recipes or my post 20 (More) Zero Point Recipes. Both are filled with delicious recipes that won’t cost you a single point! They’re perfect for days when you’re running low on points, or trying to save up points for a night out. 

If you’re looking for dessert recipes you can visit 50 Weight Watchers Freestyle Desserts. It’s filled with delicious desserts perfect for Weight Watchers!

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