Description
This Crockpot Mississippi Chicken recipe is a flavorful and easy dish to prepare in a slow cooker. Tender chicken seasoned with ranch and au jus mixes, cooked with butter and pepperoncini peppers, resulting in a savory and slightly tangy dish that pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes or on sandwich buns.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 ounce)
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix (about 1 ounce)
Other:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 6–8 pepperoncini peppers
- 2 tablespoons pepperoncini juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Season the Chicken: Sprinkle the ranch seasoning and au jus gravy mix over the chicken.
- Add Ingredients: Top with butter, pepperoncini peppers, and pour in the pepperoncini juice.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred and Serve: Shred the chicken in the crockpot, stir to combine with juices, and serve hot over desired accompaniment.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more pepperoncinis or hot sauce.
- This recipe is also delicious with chicken thighs.
- Leftovers can be used for sandwiches or wraps.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
