Mississippi Chicken Recipe
Mississippi Chicken is a flavorful, easy-to-make slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken breasts cooked with pepperoncini peppers, ranch seasoning, au jus gravy mix, and butter resulting in a rich, tangy, and savory dish perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours (high) or 6-8 hours (low)
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes (high) or 6 hours 10 minutes (low)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 large chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
Seasonings and Extras
- 12 pepperoncini peppers
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini juice (from the jar)
- 1 (1 ounce) packet ranch seasoning mix (e.g., Hidden Valley)
- 1 (1 ounce) packet au jus gravy mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), cut into pieces
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker: Place the 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts into the slow cooker in a single layer.
- Add pepperoncini and juice: Pour 1/4 cup of the pepperoncini juice over the chicken, then distribute the 12 whole pepperoncini peppers evenly on and around the chicken breasts for flavor.
- Season the chicken: Sprinkle 1 packet of ranch seasoning mix and 1 packet of au jus gravy mix evenly over the chicken and peppers to infuse the dish with savory flavors.
- Add butter: Place 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter cut into pieces on top of the chicken and seasonings to add richness and help create a delicious sauce.
- Cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on high for 3-4 hours, or on low for 6-8 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred and serve: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken right in the slow cooker, mixing it well with the flavorful sauce before serving. Enjoy your Mississippi Chicken!
Notes
- You can serve Mississippi Chicken over rice, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Adjust the number of pepperoncini peppers if you prefer less heat, as they add a mild tangy spice.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for longer storage.
- For a thicker sauce, remove the chicken and reduce the cooking liquid on the stovetop before shredding.
- This recipe is great for meal prep and can be turned into sandwiches or tacos.
Keywords: Mississippi Chicken, Slow Cooker Chicken, Easy Chicken Recipe, Pepperoncini Chicken, Ranch Chicken, Comfort Food, Slow Cooker Dinner
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