Description
This Crockpot Mississippi Chicken is a savory, juicy, and tender dish with a perfect balance of tangy, creamy, and buttery flavors. The chicken absorbs the richness of au jus and ranch seasoning, combined with the slight heat of pepperoncini peppers, making it irresistible. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for busy days!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter
- 6 pepperoncini peppers
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Sprinkle the au jus gravy mix and ranch dressing mix over the chicken.
- Place the stick of butter on top of the chicken.
- Add the pepperoncini peppers on top (including juice if desired).
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shreds.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and stir it into the sauce.
- Serve the shredded chicken with mashed potatoes, rice, or as a filling for sandwiches.
Notes
- For a milder flavor, reduce the number of pepperoncini peppers or omit the pepper juice.
- This dish can be served over a variety of sides or used for sandwiches and wraps.
- Adjust the seasoning if needed after cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot/Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Mississippi chicken, crockpot chicken, slow cooker chicken, tender chicken, shredded chicken, easy chicken recipe, ranch chicken