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Delicious Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken with ranch seasoning and pepperoncini

Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken

A hands-off slow cooker recipe that delivers bold flavor with tender chicken, perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs Thighs stay juicy while breasts shred beautifully.
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix Seasoning for added flavor.
  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix Can substitute with brown gravy mix if necessary.
  • 1 cup pepperoncini peppers Add 1 to 3 tablespoons of the juice for tanginess.
  • 1/2 cup butter Sliced and placed on top before cooking.
Optional Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Use to taste for additional flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder Use to taste for additional flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Add more if desired.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Spray the slow cooker insert with a quick spray of oil (optional).
  2. Add the chicken to the slow cooker.
  3. Sprinkle ranch seasoning and au jus mix over the chicken.
  4. Lay butter slices on top and scatter the pepperoncini peppers around.
  5. Add 1 to 3 tablespoons of pepperoncini juice if desired.
Cooking
  1. Cook on low for about 6 to 7 hours or on high for about 3 to 4 hours until the chicken shreds easily.
  2. Once done, shred the chicken in the slow cooker and stir it into the sauce.
  3. Let it sit with the lid on for about 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Serving Suggestions
  1. Serve on mashed potatoes, in buns, over rice, or in tortillas with a crunch.

Notes

Better the next day; flavors settle and chicken stays tender. Store leftover in the fridge for up to 4 days.