Crockpot Mississippi Chicken Recipe

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This is one of the easiest slow cooker recipes you’ll make. Just 5 ingredients go into your crockpot, and the result is tender, flavorful chicken that’s perfect over rice, mashed potatoes, in sandwiches, or on its own. It’s great for busy weeknights, meal prep, or feeding a crowd.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 3 to 4 hours on high, or 6 to 8 hours on low

Total Time: 3 to 8 hours

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 12 pepperoncini peppers
• ¼ cup juice from the pepperoncini jar
• 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
• 1 packet au jus gravy mix
• ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick), cut into pieces

Instructions

1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
2. Pour the pepperoncini juice over the chicken.
3. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning and au jus mix evenly on top.
4. Add the pepperoncini peppers on and around the chicken.
5. Place the butter pieces on top.
6. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and easy to shred.
7. Shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks, stir to coat in the sauce, and serve.

Tips

• Chicken thighs also work well and stay juicy with longer cook times.
• Use unsalted butter to avoid making the dish too salty.
• You can add more peppers or some hot sauce if you like more heat.

Serving Ideas

• Over mashed potatoes or rice
• In sandwich buns with coleslaw
• With roasted vegetables or green beans
• Stuffed in tacos or wraps

Storage

• Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
• Freeze for up to 3 months.
• Reheat gently with a little broth or butter to keep the chicken moist.

Nutrition Info (per serving)

Each serving has about 326 calories, 33g protein, 4g carbohydrates, 19g fat, 1g fiber, and less than 1g sugar. These are estimates and can vary depending on the exact ingredients used.