Description
Mississippi Chicken brings Southern comfort to your dinner table with tender, juicy chicken swimming in a tangy, savory sauce. Slow-cooked pepperoncini peppers and ranch seasoning create a mouthwatering dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 chicken breasts
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 8–10 pepperoncini peppers
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- ¾ cup (177 milliliters) juice from pepperoncini
- ½ cup (113 grams) butter, sliced
Instructions
- Coat the interior of a 6-quart (5.7 liters) slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray or line with a disposable liner for effortless cleanup.
- Create a foundational layer by distributing finely chopped onions across the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Carefully position boneless, skinless chicken breasts directly on top of the onion layer, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Generously sprinkle the entire packet of au jus gravy mix and ranch dressing mix over the chicken, guaranteeing comprehensive flavor coverage.
- Strategically place whole pepperoncini peppers around and between the chicken pieces to maximize zesty infusion.
- Delicately position of unsalted butter across the chicken’s surface, allowing for uniform melting during cooking.
- Gently drizzle the reserved pepperoncini pepper juice evenly over all ingredients to enhance moisture and taste.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set the temperature to high for 4 to 5 hours, or alternatively use low heat for 6 to 7 hours until chicken reaches a tender, fully cooked consistency.
- Once cooking is complete, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the cooking liquid, ensuring maximum flavor absorption.
- Serve the Mississippi chicken over rice, nestled in soft hamburger buns, or alongside creamy mashed potatoes, optionally garnishing with additional chopped pepperoncini and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
Notes
- Spray or line your slow cooker to prevent sticking and simplify post-meal cleanup.
- Layer diced onions as a flavorful base that adds subtle sweetness and aromatic depth.
- Distribute ranch and au jus mixes directly onto chicken for maximum seasoning penetration.
- Strategically place pepperoncini peppers around chicken to infuse tangy, zesty undertones throughout cooking.
- Dot butter slices across the top to create rich moisture and help tenderize the meat during slow cooking.
- Drizzle pepperoncini juice generously to amplify overall flavor profile and ensure juicy, succulent results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg