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Mississippi Chicken

Rose
This easy Mississippi Chicken recipe is a rich, creamy, and flavorful slow cooker dish made with tender chicken breasts, ranch seasoning, au jus gravy mix, butter, and pepperoncini. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or cozy family dinners, it delivers bold comfort food flavor with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • measuring cups
  • forks (for shredding)

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 6–8 mild pepperoncini peppers
  • 1/4 cup pepperoncini juice
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker in a single layer, spacing them evenly for even cooking.
  • Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over the chicken. Do not stir.
  • Place the butter on top of the seasoned chicken. Add the pepperoncini peppers and pour in the pepperoncini juice. Add chicken broth if using.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
  • Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks and stir it into the sauce. Let rest for 10–15 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a lighter version, reduce the butter to 1/4 cup or use light butter. For extra creaminess, add 4 ounces of reduced-fat cream cheese during the last hour of cooking. Use low-sodium seasoning packets to control salt levels. Chicken thighs can be substituted for extra juiciness. Skim excess fat before shredding if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 36gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 520mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword creamy ranch chicken, easy crockpot chicken, mississippi chicken, slow cooker chicken
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