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Mississippi Chicken

A simple yet delicious slow-cooked dish featuring tender chicken breasts infused with ranch seasoning, au jus gravy, and zesty pepperoncini peppers, perfect for various serving styles.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix
  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix
  • 1 jar pepperoncini peppers (including the juice)
  • 1/2 cup butter Cut into small pieces
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Arrange the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of your crock pot.
  • Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over the chicken breasts.
  • Pour the pepperoncini peppers and their juice over the chicken.
  • Distribute the cut butter pieces over the top of the ingredients in the crock pot.

Cooking

  • Cover the crock pot and set it to low heat, cooking for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Once cooked, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces directly in the crock pot.
  • Give everything a good stir to combine the chicken with the sauce.

Serving

  • Serve warm, enjoy it as is, or with accompaniments like rice or vegetables.

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Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Try Mississippi Chicken in sandwiches, tacos, or over baked potatoes.
Keyword Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, Mississippi Chicken, Shredded Chicken, slow cooker chicken