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Tender, shredded Mississippi Chicken Recipe presented in a blue dish, topped with pepperoncini peppers and fresh herbs for a tangy and flavorful slow-cooked meal.

Irresistible Mississippi Chicken Recipe 5-Ingredient

Tender, flavor-packed Mississippi Chicken Recipe made effortlessly in your crockpot with just 5 ingredients - ranch seasoning, au jus mix, butter, and pepperoncinis combine to create a melt-in-your-mouth meal that's perfect over rice or potatoes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Mississippi Chicken Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 7 hours
Total Time: 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 7
Calories: 290kcal
Cost: $9

Equipment

  • 6-quart slow cooker (or larger)
  • Measuring spoons
  • Two forks (for shredding)
  • Small cutting board
  • Sharp knife (for optional vegetables)
  • Cooking spray (optional)
  • Can opener (for pepperoncini jar)

Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

  • 4 large chicken breasts 2-3 pounds
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix
  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix
  • ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 8-10 pepperoncini peppers + ¼ cup juice

Optional Add-ins:

  • ½ medium onion sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced

For Serving (Optional):

  • Cooked rice mashed potatoes, or egg noodles
  • Fresh parsley
  • Extra pepperoncini peppers

Instructions

Prepare the Crockpot

  • Lightly spray your crockpot with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  • Place the sliced onions and minced garlic at the bottom if using.

Season and Layer

  • Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
  • Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix evenly over the chicken.
  • Sprinkle the au jus gravy mix on top.
  • Place the stick of butter on top of the seasonings.
  • Arrange the pepperoncini peppers around the chicken.
  • Pour the pepperoncini juice over everything.

Cook

  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  • The chicken is done when it easily shreds with two forks.
  • Shred the chicken in the crockpot and let it soak up the juices for an additional 15-20 minutes.

Notes

  • For best results, don't open lid while cooking
  • Let chicken rest in sauce after shredding
  • Can use frozen chicken (add 1-2 hours cook time)
  • Leftovers keep well in fridge for 4 days
  • Freezer-friendly up to 3 months
  • Great for meal prep
 

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 890mg | Potassium: 515mg | Sugar: 1g