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Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken

Experience the flavors of the South with this easy-to-make Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken. Packed with tangy peperoncini peppers and rich flavors from ranch and au jus mixes, this dish is a slow-cooker favorite that promises melt-in-your-mouth chicken every time.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: JENNIFER GAMBLE

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 ounce Ranch dressing packet
  • 1 ounce Au Jus packet
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 5-6 Peperoncini peppers
  • 1/2 cup Peperoncini pepper juice

Instructions

  • Arrange the 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast in a single layer at the bottom of your slow cooker.
    chicken layered in the bottom of the slow cooker
  • Pour 1/2 cup Peperoncini pepper juice over the chicken.
    juice poured over the top of the chicken.
  • Evenly sprinkle the 1 ounce Ranch dressing packet and 1 ounce Au Jus packet over the chicken.
    seasoned chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Place the 1/2 cup unsalted butter on top of the seasoned chicken, then scatter the 5-6 Peperoncini peppers around.
    peppers and butter on the top of the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and tender.
  • Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken in the slow cooker. Stir well to mix the chicken with the flavorsome juices.
    Mississippi chicken shredded in the slow cooker.
  • Serve the shredded chicken over a bed of mashed potatoes, rice, egg noodles, or a quinoa cauliflower mix for a satisfying meal.
    Mississippi chicken served over mashed potatoes.

Notes

Ensure the chicken is not piled on top of each other to cook evenly.
If you prefer less butter, you can reduce the amount or use a lighter alternative like a few tablespoons of olive oil.
This chicken freezes well and can be portioned out for meals throughout the week. Just be sure to store it in airtight containers.

Nutrition

Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 137mg | Sodium: 551mg | Potassium: 585mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 546IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg