Description
Mississippi Chicken is a mouthwatering, hassle-free dish perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings. With just five simple ingredients, this recipe combines tender chicken breasts, zesty pepperoncini peppers, and rich ranch seasoning for a flavor-packed meal. Simply toss everything into the slow cooker and let it work its magic. The result is juicy, shredded chicken that can be enjoyed on its own, in tacos, or as a hearty sandwich filling. Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or looking for an easy weeknight solution, Mississippi Chicken is sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 pepperoncini peppers + 1/4 cup juice from the jar
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (1 ounce)
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix (1 ounce)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Pour pepperoncini juice over the chicken and add the pepperoncini.
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning and au jus gravy mix evenly over everything.
- Top with butter pieces.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks and mix with sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg