Description
This Tender & Juicy Crockpot Mississippi Chicken recipe is a flavorful and easy dish that’s perfect for a comforting meal. The combination of ranch seasoning, au jus gravy mix, and tangy pepperoncini peppers creates a deliciously unique flavor profile that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
Pepperoncini Mixture:
- 6–8 pepperoncini peppers
- 1/3 cup pepperoncini juice
Additional:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into slices
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Season the Chicken: Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over the chicken.
- Add Flavor: Add the pepperoncini peppers and pour the pepperoncini juice and chicken broth over the top.
- Finish: Place the butter slices over the chicken. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Shred and Serve: Shred the chicken with two forks, then stir everything together in the slow cooker to combine. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or on sandwich buns.
Notes
- For a lighter version, reduce the butter to 1/4 cup.
- Chicken thighs can be substituted for chicken breasts if preferred.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
