Some of the tastiest things come from the south and this Instant Pot Mississippi chicken sandwich recipe is simply delectable. I don’t know exactly why it’s Mississippi chicken, but the flavor makes the name fit!
You will fall in love with this dump and go Instant Pot recipe. You can make it as an easy family dinner on those super busy nights, or if you just need a new favorite chicken recipe, this recipe is for you!
My family and I always enjoy these Instant Pot sandwiches, I really like to make them up during the week and even have the leftovers during the weekend. It is perfect, I get two easy meals out of one, and no one complains because they absolutely enjoy these sandwiches.
Creamy white chicken chili and oven roasted green beans are dishes I will often serve with this Instant Pot meal, and then follow it up with some wonderful caramel cheesecake bars!
Ingredients You’ll Need For Our Instant Pot Mississippi Chicken Sandwiches Recipe:
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Chicken broth
- Pepperoncini juices
- Dry ranch seasoning mix
- Chicken gravy mix
- Whole pepperoncini pepper
- Butter
- Buns
- Slice provolone cheese
- Lettuce slices
Equipment Needed
For this recipe, you only need a few simple kitchen tools. We recommend using the following equipment:
How To Make Instant Pot Mississippi Chicken Sandwiches:
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the Instant Pot.
- Pour in the chicken broth and pepperoncini juice.
- Sprinkle the dry ranch seasoning mix and the dry chicken gravy mix on top of the chicken.
- Add the peppers (put on top and around the chicken) and butter on top of the chicken.
- Put lid on the pot and put the valve on SEALING (not venting).
- Press the PRESSURE COOK (or MANUAL) button and set timer for 20 minutes.
- When the timer is finished, do a QUICK RELEASE of the pressure.
- Remove chicken from pot, shred using 2 forks, and add chicken back to liquid in pot.
- Top each hamburger bun with shredded chicken, a slice of provolone cheese, and lettuce.
- If desired, you could preheat broiler in your oven and broil sandwiches to melt the cheese and toast the buns.
Have You Worked With Garlic Often?
This recipe calls for chicken gravy mix and it is an essential part of creating the perfect flavor. So if you happen to not have any you don’t want to just leave it out, I promise.
If you need to make some in a pinch, take a look at Creative Home Making’s recipe on how to make chicken gravy mix. And then use it in replace of the chicken gravy mix packet in this Instant Pot recipe.
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Instant Pot Mississippi Chicken Sandwiches Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup pepperoncini juice, (from the jar of pepperoncini's)
- 1 ounce dry ranch seasoning mix, (1 packet)
- 1 ounce chicken gravy mix, (1 packet)
- 8 whole pepperoncini peppers
- 2 Tablespoon butter, (cut into small pieces)
- 8 hamburger buns
- 8 slices provolone cheese, (optional topping)
- lettuce slices, (optional topping)
Equipment
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the Instant Pot.
- Pour in the chicken broth and pepperoncini juice.
- Sprinkle the dry ranch seasoning mix and the dry chicken gravy mix on top of the chicken.
- Add the peppers (put on top and around the chicken) and butter on top of the chicken.
- Put lid on the pot and put the valve on SEALING (not venting).
- Press the PRESSURE COOK (or MANUAL) button and set timer for 20 minutes.
- When the timer is finished, do a QUICK RELEASE of the pressure.
- Remove chicken from pot, shred using 2 forks, and add chicken back to liquid in pot.
- Top each hamburger bun with shredded chicken, a slice of provolone cheese, and lettuce.
- If desired, you could preheat broiler in your oven and broil sandwiches to melt the cheese and toast the buns.
Notes
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This was a big hit at our table tonight! Absolutely delicious. It was so easy and I used frozen chicken since I forgot to defrost. lol. I love the instant pot! It sat on my shelf for years until I came across your YouTube videos. Thank you for making it so easy to understand. Now I’m using it several times a week now. 😁
We love hearing Instant Pot success stories! So glad that our Youtube videos have helped and that the IP Mississippi Chicken Sandwiches were a hit!
I’m a wimp when it comes to spicy foods. Does the pepperoncinis make this a spicy dish?
They do not make it spicy, they add a delicious flavor.
Can this recipe be made in the crock pot?
You could adapt this recipe for the slow cooker.