Description

This Crockpot Mississippi Chicken recipe is a flavorful and tender slow-cooked dish featuring boneless skinless chicken breasts simmered with ranch seasoning, au jus gravy mix, butter, and tangy pepperoncini peppers. The result is a rich, melt-in-your-mouth chicken perfect for shredding and serving over rice, mashed potatoes, or in sandwiches for an easy, comforting meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasonings

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 packet ranch seasoning mix (approximately 1 oz)
1 packet au jus gravy mix (approximately 0.9 oz)
Salt and pepper to taste

Additional Ingredients

1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
6–8 pepperoncini peppers with a bit of juice
1/4 cup pepperoncini juice (optional, for extra flavor)

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Instructions

Prepare the chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of your Crockpot or slow cooker, ensuring they are spread out evenly for consistent cooking.
Add seasonings: Evenly sprinkle one packet of ranch seasoning mix and one packet of au jus gravy mix over the chicken breasts, distributing the flavors thoroughly.
Add butter: Place the 1/4 cup of butter on top of the seasoned chicken breasts to melt during cooking, enriching the dish with creamy richness.
Add pepperoncini peppers and juice: Place 6-8 pepperoncini peppers along with some of their juice over the chicken. Pour in an additional 1/4 cup of pepperoncini juice, if you desire a tangier flavor profile.
Cook slowly: Cover the Crockpot and cook on low heat for 6 to 7 hours. The chicken should be thoroughly cooked and very tender by the end of this period.
Shred the chicken: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, mixing the tender meat back into the flavorful juices and sauce.
Adjust seasoning: Taste the shredded chicken and add extra salt or pepper as needed to enhance the flavors to your preference.
Serve: Serve this moist and flavorful shredded chicken over rice, creamy mashed potatoes, or in sandwich rolls for a hearty meal.

Notes

Using pepperoncini juice adds a nice tang, but you can omit it if you prefer a milder taste.
For spicier variation, add more pepperoncini peppers or use a hotter pepper variety.
Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your slow cooker model; check tenderness before shredding.
This dish freezes well; store in airtight containers and reheat gently to enjoy later.
Leftover shredded chicken can also be used for tacos or wraps for a quick meal.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American Southern