Crockpot Mississippi Chicken Recipe
Tender, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make, Crockpot Mississippi Chicken is a delicious dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining. This recipe combines tender chicken with zesty ranch and au jus flavors, all cooked to perfection in a slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 (1-ounce) packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 (1-ounce) packet au jus gravy mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 6 to 8 pepperoncini peppers (plus a splash of juice)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the Chicken: Put the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Season: Sprinkle ranch seasoning and au jus mix over the chicken.
- Add Butter: Place butter on top of chicken.
- Add Pepperoncini: Add pepperoncini peppers and a splash of brine.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Shred and Serve: Shred chicken with forks, mix, and serve hot over potatoes, rice, or rolls.
Notes
- For a lighter version, reduce butter to 1/4 cup.
- Substitute turkey breast or pork for chicken.
- This dish freezes well for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
