This Sheet Pan Mississippi Chicken and Potatoes is an easy one pan dinner that’s loaded with bold, savory flavor. Tender chicken, buttery roasted potatoes, ranch seasoning, au jus gravy, and tangy pepperoncinis bake together on one sheet pan before being topped with melty mozzarella for a family dinner everyone will love.

Whether you’re looking for an easy weeknight dinner or a comforting sheet pan meal with minimal cleanup, this Mississippi chicken recipe checks all the boxes.

Serve this easy one-plan meal with a simple side salad like my creamy cucumber salad or classic house salad for a complete family meal.

What You’ll Love About This Comfort Food Dinner

Less prep, fewer dishes, and a complete dinner with juicy chicken and perfectly roasted potatoes.
Bold Mississippi chicken flavor – Ranch seasoning, au jus gravy, butter, and pepperoncini peppers create the rich, savory flavor that made Mississippi chicken famous.
Ready in about 40 minutes, this easy sheet pan dinner is hearty enough for the whole family and simple enough to make anytime.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Ingredients for sheet pan Mississippi chicken in small bowls on kitchen counter in preparation for the recipe.

1 ½ lbs chicken breast
1 ½ lbs baby red potatoes
¼ cup Pepperoncini juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 oz ranch seasoning packet
1 oz au jus gravy packet
3 tbsp butter
½ cup sliced Pepperoncinis
1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded

Step by Step Instructions

STEP ONE – Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

STEP TWO – Cut the potatoes in half, and cut the chicken into one inch pieces.

Pepperoncini juice and seasonings in glass bowl.

Chicken and potatoes in mixing bowl with seasoning.

STEP THREE – Whisk together the pepperoncini juice, olive oil, ranch, and au jus in a large bowl, then add the chicken and potatoes, then toss to coat.

Chicken and potato mixture is added to the parchment lined baking sheet.

Sliced butter on cutting board with knife.

STEP FOUR – Add the mixture onto the parchment lined baking sheet in an even layer.

STEP FIVE – Cut the butter into small pieces and scatter over the chickens and potatoes.

STEP SIX – Bake for 25 minutes, then remove from the oven and sprinkle the pepperoncini slices and cheese over the top.

Butter is sprinkled on top of potato and chicken mixture.

STEP SEVEN – Broil for 3 minutes, then serve with your favorite vegetable.

Finished dish of sheet pan Mississippi chicken ready to serve.

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