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Close-up of Mississippi Chicken smothered in creamy white sauce, topped with melted cheddar cheese and crispy bacon. (Mississippi Chicken)

Mississippi Chicken with Creamy White Sauce and Crispy Bacon

This Mississippi Chicken features juicy seared chicken breasts smothered in a thick creamy white ranch sauce, topped with melted cheddar, crispy bacon, and green onions. A decadent, high-protein dinner that is ready in under 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Mississippi Chicken Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Breasts Boneless and skinless (680g)
  • 6 slices Bacon Thick-cut, chopped (170g)
  • 1.5 cups Heavy Cream (360ml)
  • 1 packet Ranch Seasoning Dry mix (28g)
  • 1.5 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese Shredded (170g)
  • 4 stalks Green Onions Sliced (40g)
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter (30g)
  • 1 tbsp Avocado Oil (15ml)

Equipment

  • 1 12-inch Skillet Cast iron or stainless steel preferred.
  • 1 Meat Thermometer To ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place bacon in a cold skillet over medium heat. Fry until crispy and fat is rendered. Remove bacon and set aside, keeping the fat in the pan.
  2. Increase heat to medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear for 5-6 minutes per side until a deep golden-brown crust forms. Remove chicken from pan.
  3. Add butter to the pan, then whisk in heavy cream and ranch seasoning. Simmer until the sauce thickens and coats a spoon.
  4. Return chicken to the pan. Top with shredded cheddar. Cover with a lid for 2 minutes until cheese is melted. Garnish with bacon and green onions.

Notes

Use a block of cheddar for better melting.
Don't wash the pan after cooking bacon; that fat adds vital flavor to the chicken sear.