Description
This Mississippi Chicken is a super easy, flavorful, and tender slow cooker meal made with just 5 ingredients! It’s tangy, buttery, and slightly spicy—perfect for serving over mashed potatoes, rice, or in sandwiches.
Ingredients
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- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 packet (1 oz / 28 g) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet (1 oz / 28 g) au jus gravy mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, sliced
- 6–8 pepperoncini peppers (plus 2 tbsp of juice for extra flavor)
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Chicken
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
2️⃣ Add Seasonings & Butter
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning and au jus mix over the chicken.
- Add butter slices on top.
- Place pepperoncini peppers around the chicken and pour in 2 tbsp of pepper juice.
3️⃣ Cook Low & Slow
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
- Once done, shred the chicken using two forks and mix it with the juices.
4️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
- Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, egg noodles, or in a sandwich with toasted buns.
Notes
🔥 Spicier? Add more pepperoncini or a dash of hot sauce.
🧄 Extra Flavor? Toss in minced garlic or onion slices before cooking.
🥓 Loaded Version? Mix in crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese before serving.
🥑 Low-Carb? Serve over cauliflower rice or with roasted veggies.