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Mississippi Chicken

Mississippi Chicken is a rich, creamy, and flavor-packed slow cooker meal made with tender shredded chicken, ranch seasoning, au jus mix, butter, and tangy pepperoncini peppers. This mississippi chicken crockpot recipe is perfect for busy weeknights because it requires minimal prep and delivers bold, comforting flavor every time. If you love easy slow cooker recipes, this dish fits perfectly into your collection of crockpot recipes slow cooker families rely on for simple, satisfying dinners.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 –3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix
  • ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick
  • 6 –8 pepperoncini peppers
  • ¼ cup pepperoncini juice optional
  • 4 oz cream cheese optional, for extra creaminess
  • For a lighter option reduce the butter and use light cream cheese to turn this into one of your favorite healthy slow cooker recipes.

Method
 

  1. Place Chicken in Crockpot
  2. Add the chicken breasts to the bottom of your slow cooker.
  3. Season
  4. Sprinkle ranch seasoning and au jus mix evenly over the chicken.
  5. Add Butter & Peppers
  6. Place the butter on top of the chicken and add pepperoncini peppers around it. Pour in the juice if using.
  7. Cook
  8. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until the chicken is tender.
  9. Shred
  10. Shred the chicken directly in the crockpot using two forks. Stir well to combine everything into a creamy mixture.
  11. Optional Step
  12. Stir in cream cheese for a richer texture and let melt completely before serving.

Notes

 
Use boneless chicken thighs for extra juicy results.
Adjust pepperoncini quantity for milder or tangier flavor.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freezes well for up to 3 months.