Description
Learn how to cook the perfect Mississippi Chicken recipe, a tangy, savory, and incredibly tender dish made in a slow cooker. This guide provides step-by-step instructions, tips, and variations for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet of ranch dressing mix
- 1 packet of au jus gravy mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter, cut into pats
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini peppers, with a few tablespoons of the juice
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly distributed at the bottom.
- Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Place the butter pats on top of the seasoned chicken. Distribute the pepperoncini peppers and a few tablespoons of their juice over the chicken as well.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is easily shredded with a fork.
- Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker and let it soak up the sauce for the best flavor.
Notes
- Don’t skip the pepperoncini juice: The juice adds an extra layer of tangy flavor.
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the quality, the better the taste.
- Shred the chicken in the sauce: Let it soak up the flavor for the best results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) / 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: mississippi chicken, slow cooker chicken, easy chicken recipe, pepperoncini chicken, ranch chicken, au jus chicken, crockpot chicken