Description
Mississippi Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines simplicity with incredible flavor. This recipe uses just five ingredients to create a juicy, slow-cooked chicken meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings. The zesty pepperoncini ranch sauce adds a unique twist that will leave your taste buds craving more. Whether served over rice, in tacos, or as a filling for sandwiches, this dish is versatile enough to please everyone at the table. Plus, it’s family-friendly and easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for meal prep. Elevate your dinner with this delightful Mississippi Chicken recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 pepperoncini peppers + 1/4 cup juice from the jar
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (1 ounce)
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix (1 ounce)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in your slow cooker and pour the pepperoncini juice over them.
- Scatter the pepperoncini peppers over and around the chicken.
- Sprinkle the ranch seasoning and au jus gravy mix evenly on top.
- Distribute the butter pieces over the seasoned chicken.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours until tender and easily shredded.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks and mix it with the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 788mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 109mg