Crockpot Mississippi Chicken Recipe

Introduction

Crockpot Mississippi Chicken is a flavorful and effortless slow-cooked dish that combines tender chicken with tangy pepperoncini and rich seasonings. Perfect for busy days, it delivers a delicious, comforting meal with minimal prep.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs skinless, boneless chicken breasts (or thighs for juicier meat)
• 1 oz ranch dressing seasoning mix (or garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, and dill blend)
• 1 oz dry au jus gravy mix (or brown gravy mix or onion soup mix)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (or ghee for creamier texture)
• 1 cup sliced, drained pepperoncini peppers (banana peppers as an alternative)
• 1/4 cup pepper juice from the pepperoncini jar

Instructions

1. Step 1: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker in a single layer.
2. Step 2: Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix and dry au jus gravy mix evenly over the chicken.
3. Step 3: Cut the butter into small squares and place them on top of the seasoned chicken.
4. Step 4: Add the sliced pepperoncini peppers and pour the pepper juice over everything.
5. Step 5: Cover and cook on high for about 4 hours, or on low for 6 to 8 hours for more tender chicken and deeper flavors.
6. Step 6: Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks before serving to soak up the sauce.

Tips & Variations

• For juicier meat, swap chicken breasts for thighs without skin or bones.
• If ranch seasoning mix is unavailable, mix garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, and dill as a homemade alternative.
• Using ghee instead of butter creates a richer, creamier sauce.
• Banana peppers can replace pepperoncini if needed, adjusting heat to your preference.

Storage

Store leftover Mississippi Chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop to prevent drying out, adding a splash of broth or water if needed to restore moisture.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen chicken for this recipe?

It’s best to use thawed chicken breasts or thighs to ensure even cooking in the crockpot. Using frozen chicken can increase cooking time and may result in unevenly cooked meat.

Is this recipe spicy because of the pepperoncini?

The pepperoncini peppers add a mild tangy heat, but the dish is generally not spicy. If you prefer less heat, reduce the amount of pepper juice or substitute with milder banana peppers.

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Crockpot Mississippi Chicken is an easy, flavorful slow-cooked dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered with ranch seasoning, au jus gravy mix, butter, and pepperoncini peppers. The slow cooker allows the spices and tangy pepper juice to infuse the chicken, resulting in a juicy, savory meal perfect for shredding and serving over rice, mashed potatoes, or in sandwiches.

• Author: Maya
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low
• Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes (high) or 8 hours 10 minutes (low)
• Yield: 6 servings 1x
• Category: Main Course
• Method: Slow Cooking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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Chicken

• 2 lbs skinless, boneless chicken breasts

Seasonings and Mixes

• 1 oz packet ranch dressing seasoning mix
• 1 oz packet dry au jus gravy mix

Others

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into squares
• 1 cup sliced and drained pepperoncini peppers
• 1/4 cup pepper juice from the pepperoncini jar

Instructions

1. Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker in an even layer to ensure even cooking.
2. Add seasonings and gravy mix: Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix and dry au jus gravy mix evenly over the chicken breasts.
3. Add the butter: Cut the unsalted butter into squares and place them on top of the seasoned chicken.
4. Add peppers and juice: Spread the drained pepperoncini peppers over the butter and pour the pepper juice from the jar evenly over all ingredients to enhance flavor.
5. Cook the chicken: Set the slow cooker to high heat and cook for about 4 hours, or alternatively, cook on low heat for 6-8 hours. Cooking on low allows the flavors to meld and the chicken to become very tender.
6. Shred and serve: Once the chicken is fully cooked and tender, shred it with two forks directly in the slow cooker or on a serving dish for easy serving.

Notes

• You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier dark meat alternative.
• If you don’t have ranch dressing seasoning mix, blend garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, and dill to approximate the flavor.
• Dry au jus gravy mix can be replaced by brown gravy or onion soup mix as preferred.
• For a richer dish, substitute unsalted butter with ghee.
• Banana peppers can be used if pepperoncini peppers are unavailable.
• Do not skip the pepper juice as it adds essential tang and depth to the dish.

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