Description
Mississippi Mud Chicken is a rich and cheesy baked chicken dinner made with tender chicken breasts topped with ranch dressing, barbecue sauce, melted cheddar, and crispy fried onions. It’s an easy family-friendly meal packed with bold flavor and ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup crispy fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken breasts lightly with salt and pepper if desired.
- Place chicken in a greased baking dish.
- Spread ranch dressing evenly over each chicken breast.
- Drizzle barbecue sauce on top.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Top with crispy fried onions during the last 5 minutes of baking. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use thick-cut chicken breasts or pound to even thickness for best results.
- Swap cheddar for Monterey Jack or Colby for variation.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American