Description
Discover the secret to a juicy Mississippi Chicken recipe! This slow cooker recipe combines chicken breasts with ranch dressing mix, au jus gravy mix, and pepperoncini peppers for a tangy and savory flavor. Perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or served over rice!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet of ranch dressing mix
- 1 packet of au jus gravy mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, cut into pats
- 4–6 pepperoncini peppers, plus a few tablespoons of the juice
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker. Ensure they are evenly distributed to allow for even cooking.
- Distribute the butter pats evenly over the chicken.
- Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix and au jus gravy mix over the chicken and butter. Add the pepperoncini peppers and a few tablespoons of their juice.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, allowing it to soak up all the delicious sauce.
Notes
- Don’t overcook the chicken: Overcooking can lead to dry chicken. Cook until it’s easily shredded with a fork to maintain that juicy chicken recipe quality.
- Use a meat thermometer: Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
- Shred the chicken in the sauce: After cooking, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, allowing it to soak up all the delicious sauce. This enhances the Mississippi-style chicken flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- 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: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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