Description
Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken is a comforting slow-cooked dish featuring tender, juicy chicken breasts cooked with savory au jus gravy mix, ranch dressing mix, tangy pepperoncini peppers, and butter. This easy, hands-off recipe results in flavorful, shredded chicken perfect for serving over rice, mashed potatoes, or in sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings and Mixes
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
Vegetables and Peppers
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 8-10 pepperoncini peppers
- ¾ cup juice from the pepperoncini peppers
Other
- ½ cup butter, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of the Crock Pot, forming an even layer.
- Add the Seasonings: Evenly sprinkle the packet of au jus gravy mix and ranch dressing mix over the chicken breasts to coat them with flavor.
- Add the Vegetables and Peppers: Scatter the diced onion around the chicken, then place the whole pepperoncini peppers on top. Pour ¾ cup of the pepperoncini juice over the ingredients to add tanginess.
- Top with Butter: Place the sliced butter evenly on top of all the ingredients inside the Crock Pot.
- Cook: Cover the Crock Pot with its lid and cook on low heat for 6-7 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender enough to shred.
- Shred the Chicken: Using two forks, shred the cooked chicken directly in the Crock Pot and stir it together with the juices, peppers, and vegetables.
- Serve: Serve the flavorful Mississippi Chicken over steamed rice, creamy mashed potatoes, or on buns for a delicious sandwich option.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh pepperoncini peppers and their juice as indicated.
- Adjust cooking times depending on your Crock Pot’s size and heat settings.
- Leftovers freeze well and can be reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- Add extra pepperoncini juice for more tangy flavor or more butter for richness.
- This recipe pairs wonderfully with simple sides like steamed vegetables or a green salad.
