Gluten-Free Oven Baked Mississippi Chicken Recipe

When time is short and you need a reliable dinner that everyone loves, Gluten-Free Oven Baked Mississippi Chicken is the best mealtime rescue. This easy recipe takes less than 10 minutes of prep, then bakes while you’re getting that homework done. The final baked chicken can be served as is, stuffed in baked potatoes, or in tacos.

Making Mississippi chicken in the oven gives you all the bold, tangy flavor of the classic slow-cooker dish in a fraction of the time. By using certified gluten-free ranch seasoning and a gluten-free brown gravy swap, you get a 100% safe dinner that tastes just like it’s been simmering all day long. We absolutely love this recipe; it’s also great for meal prep to give your chicken some extra flavor.

Table of contents

• What is Gluten-Free Oven Baked Mississippi Chicken?
• Why You’ll Love This Recipe
• Ingredient Notes
• How to Make Mississippi Chicken
• Tips for the Best Mississippi Chicken
• Variations and Substitutions
• Frequently Asked Questions
• More Mississippi Style Recipes
• Storage Tips
• More Chicken Recipes

What is Gluten-Free Oven Baked Mississippi Chicken?

Gluten-free oven baked Mississippi chicken is a savory, 5-ingredient dinner made by baking chicken breasts or thighs in a seasoned mixture of gluten-free ranch seasoning, gluten-free brown gravy, and sliced pepperoncini peppers, plus butter. As it bakes in the oven, the butter and seasonings melt together to create a rich, tangy gravy without any gluten!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Ready in less than 40 minutes!
• Easy to make gluten-free.
• Made with 5 simple ingredients!
• Versatile to use in a variety of meals or eat with your favorite sides!
• Full of zesty flavor.

Ingredient Notes

• Chicken Breasts – Boneless, skinless chicken breasts work wonderfully for a lean protein option; chicken thighs also work for a juicy and tender option.
• Dry Ranch Seasoning Mix – Use a certified gluten-free ranch seasoning, such as Hidden Valley Original Ranch Packets; just be sure that it is gluten-free, as ingredients can change at any time.
• Gluten-Free Brown Gravy Mix – Use Gluten-Free Brown Gravy Mix; we regularly use the Pioneer brand from Walmart.
• Unsalted Butter – Sliced into thin slices to bind to the seasoning and create a rich, velvety gravy.
• Pepperoncini Peppers – Adds a bright, tangy kick without making the dish too spicy.

How to Make Mississippi Chicken

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Lightly spray a 9-inch round pan with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Place 1 1/2 pounds of chicken breasts or thighs in the baking dish.
4. Carefully sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix and gravy mix evenly over the chicken breasts.
5. Top the chicken with the butter slices and pepperoncini peppers.
6. Cover tightly with foil.
7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F.
8. Carefully remove from the oven, either shred with two forks or serve whole.

Tips for the Best Mississippi Chicken

• Double-check the seasoning labels to ensure all the ingredients that you choose are gluten-free.
• Pat the chicken dry before seasoning to remove any excess moisture.
• Adjust the spice level; add more pepperoncini for more heat.
• Shred the chicken for extra flavor and let it soak in that gravy.
• Always use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F.

Variations and Substitutions

• Slow Cooker Version – Place all ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is fork-tender.
• Chicken Thighs – Use chicken thighs for an even richer, juicier chicken.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, it is not; gluten-free gravy or gluten-free au jus must be used to make it gluten-free.

The internal temperature must be at least 165°F to be considered done when checked with an instant-read thermometer.

I always use gluten-free gravy packets, as I have a hard time finding gluten-free au jus. It works just as well.

More Mississippi Style Recipes

Gluten Free Mississippi Chicken Drumsticks

Smoked Mississippi Chicken

Mississippi Meatloaf

Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast

Air Fryer Mississippi Chicken

Storage Tips

Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days. When ready to reheat, heat in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes on a microwave-safe plate.

This easy oven-baked Mississippi chicken recipe proves that you can easily use 5 simple ingredients to make a flavorful, family-pleasing meal. This recipe is versatile and perfect to make on a busy weeknight in a pinch!

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