Crockpot Mississippi Chicken
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken slow cooked with zesty ranch seasoning and pepperoncini, creating a rich and flavorful meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 380kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3-4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Juicy and tender, the heart of the dish.
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix Enhances flavor with creamy and herby notes.
- 1 packet au jus or brown gravy mix Adds depth and richness to the dish.
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, sliced Increases tenderness and juiciness.
- 6-8 pieces pepperoncini peppers Provides mild tanginess and zip.
- 1/4 cup juice from the jar of pepperoncini Ties all the flavors together with tanginess.
- 1/2 tsp black pepper Adds a pinch of spice to the dish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning and au jus mix evenly over the chicken.
- Lay slices of butter generously on top of the chicken.
- Surround the chicken with pepperoncini peppers.
- Pour 1/4 cup of pepperoncini juice over the ingredients.
Cooking
- Cover the crockpot and set it to cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
Serving
- Once cooked, check for tenderness; chicken should shred easily.
- Shred the chicken in the crockpot and mix it with the juices.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or in sandwiches.
Notes
For optimal tenderness, use fresh chicken. Consider sautéing the pepperoncini for added flavor. Allow chicken to cool slightly before shredding for best texture.