Description

This hearty and flavorful Crockpot Mississippi Chicken recipe combines tender chicken breasts with ranch seasoning, au jus gravy mix, butter, and tangy pepperoncini peppers. Slow-cooked to perfection, the chicken absorbs all the rich, zesty flavors, resulting in a melt-in-your-mouth dish perfect for easy weeknight dinners or meal prepping. Serve it shredded over rice, mashed potatoes, or in a sandwich roll for a comforting and tasty meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Seasoning Mixes

1 packet ranch seasoning mix (approximately 1 oz)
1 packet au jus gravy mix (approximately 0.9 oz)

Other Ingredients

1/4 cup butter (½ stick, 4 tablespoons)
6-8 pepperoncini peppers, with some juice
1/4 cup pepperoncini juice (optional, for extra flavor)
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken breasts evenly at the bottom of your Crockpot or slow cooker, ensuring they lie flat for even cooking.
Add seasoning: Sprinkle the packet of ranch seasoning mix and the au jus gravy mix evenly over the chicken breasts, coating them with flavor.
Top with butter: Place the 1/4 cup of butter directly on top of the seasoned chicken breasts to melt and enrich the sauce as it cooks.
Add pepperoncini peppers: Place 6 to 8 pepperoncini peppers over the chicken, then pour in the pepperoncini juice if using, to infuse additional tangy heat.
Cook low and slow: Cover the Crockpot and cook on the low setting for 6 to 7 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and tender to the fork.
Shred the chicken: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, mixing it well with the sauce that has formed.
Adjust seasoning: Taste the shredded chicken and add salt or pepper if necessary to suit your preference.
Serve: Serve the shredded chicken hot over rice, mashed potatoes, or on sandwich rolls for a complete, comforting meal.

Notes

For a spicier dish, add more pepperoncini peppers or include some of their juice.
You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if preferred, cooking time may be similar.
Leftover chicken makes great sandwiches or tacos the next day.
To make the dish gluten-free, double-check that the seasoning mixes are gluten-free.
Do not lift the lid during cooking to maintain a consistent temperature and even cooking.