Description

This Tender & Juicy Crockpot Mississippi Chicken recipe offers a deliciously easy slow cooker meal featuring flavorful ranch and au jus seasoning, tender chicken breasts, butter, and pepperoncini peppers. Perfect for a comforting family dinner, this recipe yields juicy, shredded chicken ideal for serving over mashed potatoes, rice, or sandwich buns.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasonings

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 packet ranch seasoning mix
1 packet au jus gravy mix

Additional Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
6–8 pepperoncini peppers
2 tablespoons pepperoncini juice

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Instructions

Prepare the slow cooker: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker in an even layer to ensure even cooking.
Add seasonings: Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over the chicken breasts to coat them thoroughly.
Add butter and peppers: Place the stick of unsalted butter on top of the chicken, then scatter the pepperoncini peppers evenly around the chicken for flavor and a bit of tang.
Pour pepperoncini juice: Drizzle the 2 tablespoons of pepperoncini juice over all the ingredients to infuse a subtle acidity and enhance the flavor.
Cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
Shred the chicken: Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the crockpot, mixing it well with the flavorful juices and melted butter.
Serve: Serve the shredded chicken hot. It is wonderful over mashed potatoes, rice, or on toasted sandwich buns for a satisfying meal.

Notes

Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or on toasted sandwich buns for a variety of meal options.
For richer flavor, substitute boneless chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts.
To reduce sodium content, use homemade seasoning blends and unsalted butter.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 320
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 840mg
Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 2g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 95mg