Mississippi Chicken Recipe
This Mississippi Chicken recipe is a flavorful, juicy, and tender dish made with just a handful of ingredients. A perfect comfort food that combines savory ranch seasoning, tangy pepperoncini, and a buttery finish. It's an easy, slow-cooked meal that’s sure to be a hit for weeknight dinners or a hearty family meal.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs 900g boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 packet 1 oz ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet 1 oz au jus gravy mix
- ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter
- 6-8 whole pepperoncini peppers plus 2 tbsp of juice from the jar
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs at the bottom of your slow cooker in an even layer.
- Season the chicken: Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix and the au jus gravy mix evenly over the chicken.
- Add butter and pepperoncini: Place the butter (cut into small chunks) on top of the chicken. Add the pepperoncini peppers and pour 2 tablespoons of pepperoncini juice over everything.
- Cook: Set your slow cooker to low and cook for 4-6 hours, or until the chicken is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Shred the chicken: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker. Stir the shredded chicken into the juices to coat.
- Serve: Serve hot with your choice of sides like mashed potatoes, rice, or on sandwich rolls. Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor.
Notes
- Prep the chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs at the bottom of your slow cooker in an even layer.
- Season the chicken: Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix and the au jus gravy mix evenly over the chicken.
- Add butter and pepperoncini: Place the butter (cut into small chunks) on top of the chicken. Add the pepperoncini peppers and pour 2 tablespoons of pepperoncini juice over everything.
- Cook: Set your slow cooker to low and cook for 4-6 hours, or until the chicken is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Shred the chicken: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker. Stir the shredded chicken into the juices to coat.
- Serve: Serve hot with your choice of sides like mashed potatoes, rice, or on sandwich rolls. Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor.