Mississippi Chicken {Easy Crockpot Recipe} Recipe
This easy Mississippi Chicken recipe is a flavorful and effortless slow cooker meal featuring tender chicken breasts cooked with ranch seasoning, au jus gravy mix, butter, and tangy peperoncini peppers. Perfect for a comforting dinner, it can be served over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 oz packet dry ranch dressing mix
- 1 oz packet dry au jus gravy mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 5–6 jarred peperoncini peppers
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly spread out.
- Add Seasonings and Butter: Sprinkle the dry ranch dressing mix and the au jus gravy mix evenly over the chicken breasts. Then, place the stick of unsalted butter on top of the chicken and seasonings.
- Add Peperoncini Peppers: Scatter 5 to 6 jarred peperoncini peppers over the butter and seasoning-covered chicken.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high heat for up to 4 hours or on low heat for 6 to 8 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks directly in the slow cooker and mix well with the juices and seasonings to coat thoroughly.
- Serve: Serve the shredded Mississippi Chicken hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for a hearty and flavorful meal.
Notes
- You can add more or fewer peperoncini peppers depending on your spice preference.
- For extra flavor, consider adding some of the peperoncini juice to the slow cooker before cooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a richer flavor and juicier texture.
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