Description
This Mississippi Chicken recipe offers a flavorful and tender slow-cooked chicken dish enhanced by tangy pepperoncini peppers, rich ranch and au jus seasoning, and creamy butter. It’s incredibly easy to prepare in a slow cooker, making it perfect for a delicious, hands-off meal that serves six.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings and Sauce
- 12 pepperoncini peppers
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini juice (from the jar)
- 1 packet (about 1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet (about 1 ounce) au jus seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Place the 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts evenly at the bottom of your slow cooker in a single layer.
- Add Pepperoncini Peppers and Juice: Pour in 1/4 cup of pepperoncini juice over the chicken, then add 12 whole pepperoncini peppers on top for flavor and tanginess.
- Season the Chicken: Evenly sprinkle 1 packet of ranch seasoning mix and 1 packet of au jus seasoning over the chicken and peppers to infuse savory and herby flavors.
- Add Butter: Distribute 1/2 cup of unsalted butter cut into pieces evenly over the chicken and seasoning, to add richness and moisture during cooking.
- Cook Slowly: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook the chicken on high for 3 to 4 hours, or alternatively on low for 6 to 8 hours, until the chicken is tender and shreds easily.
- Shred and Serve: Once done, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker and mix it thoroughly with the sauce before serving for maximum flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh pepperoncini with juice from the jar or bottle for authentic tangy flavor.
- Adjust cooking times based on your slow cooker’s heat levels; chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and shreds easily.
- Serve this Mississippi Chicken over rice, mashed potatoes, or in sandwiches for a versatile meal.
- For a lower fat option, you can reduce butter slightly or use light butter.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on stovetop or microwave.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 4 hours (high) or 6 to 8 hours (low)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Mississippi Chicken, Slow Cooker Chicken, Easy Chicken Recipe, Pepperoncini Chicken, Ranch Chicken, Tender Chicken
