Mississippi Chicken Recipe

Introduction

Mississippi Chicken is an easy, flavorful slow cooker dish that combines tender chicken with a tangy, buttery sauce. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a comforting meal perfect for busy weekdays or cozy weekends.

Ingredients

• 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 12 pepperoncini peppers
• 1/4 cup pepperoncini juice (from the jar)
• 1 (1 ounce) packet ranch seasoning mix
• 1 (1 ounce) packet au jus gravy mix
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Instructions

1. Step 1: Place the chicken breasts in your slow cooker in a single layer.
2. Step 2: Pour the pepperoncini juice over the chicken and arrange the whole peppers around it.
3. Step 3: Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over the chicken.
4. Step 4: Dot the chicken with pieces of unsalted butter.
5. Step 5: Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours, or on low for 6-8 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
6. Step 6: Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks, and mix well with the sauce before serving.

Tips & Variations

• For a creamier version, stir in 4 ounces of cream cheese during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
• Serve the shredded chicken over rice, mashed potatoes, or inside sandwiches for a hearty meal.
• If you prefer less spice, reduce the number of pepperoncini peppers or remove the seeds before adding.

Storage

Store leftover Mississippi Chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave until warmed through, adding a splash of water or broth if it becomes too thick.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen chicken breasts for this recipe?

Yes, but cooking time will increase. It’s best to cook on low for about 8-10 hours, ensuring the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

What can I substitute for ranch seasoning mix?

If you don’t have ranch seasoning, you can use a mix of garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, parsley, and black pepper as a homemade substitute.

Mississippi Chicken Recipe

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This Mississippi Chicken recipe is a flavorful, easy-to-make slow cooker dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked with pepperoncini peppers, ranch seasoning, au jus gravy mix, and butter. The result is juicy, shredded chicken infused with tangy and savory flavors perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or serving over rice or mashed potatoes.

• Author: Mia
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 3-4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low
• Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes (high) or 8 hours 10 minutes (low)
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Main Dish
• Method: Slow Cooking
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Chicken

• 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts

Seasonings and Sauce

• 12 pepperoncini peppers
• 1/4 cup pepperoncini juice (from the jar)
• 1 (1 ounce) packet ranch seasoning mix
• 1 (1 ounce) packet au jus gravy mix
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Instructions

1. Place chicken in slow cooker: Arrange the 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker in a single layer.
2. Add pepperoncini and juice: Pour 1/4 cup of the pepperoncini juice evenly over the chicken breasts, then scatter the 12 whole pepperoncini peppers around the chicken.
3. Sprinkle seasoning mixes: Evenly sprinkle the 1-ounce packet of ranch seasoning mix and the 1-ounce packet of au jus gravy mix over the chicken and peppers.
4. Top with butter pieces: Distribute the 1/2 cup of unsalted butter cut into pieces over the seasoned chicken and peppers.
5. Cook on slow cooker: Cover with the lid and cook the chicken on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender enough to shred.
6. Shred chicken and mix: Using two forks, shred the cooked chicken directly in the slow cooker, mixing well with the peppers, juices, and melted butter sauce to combine all the flavors before serving.

Notes

• For spicier flavor, add more pepperoncini peppers or include some of the seeds.
• The shredded chicken is delicious served on sandwich buns, over rice, or with mashed potatoes.
• Leftovers keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts for a juicier result.
• No need to add extra salt as the seasoning mixes and pepperoncini juice provide enough flavor.

Keywords: Mississippi Chicken, Slow Cooker Chicken, Shredded Chicken, Pepperoncini Chicken, Easy Chicken Dinner, Ranch Chicken