Description
Mississippi chicken is a mouthwatering dish perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. This easy recipe requires just five ingredients and minimal prep time, making it a go-to for flavorful, hassle-free meals. The zesty combination of pepperoncini peppers and ranch seasoning infuses the chicken with a deliciously tangy sauce that will leave your family and friends asking for seconds. Whether served over rice, in sandwiches, or on its own, this versatile dish is sure to be a hit at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 pepperoncini peppers + 1/4 cup pepperoncini juice
- 1 (1 ounce) packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 (1 ounce) packet au jus gravy mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Add the pepperoncini juice and whole peppers around the chicken.
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning and au jus gravy mix evenly over the chicken.
- Top with pieces of butter.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours until tender.
- Shred the chicken with two forks inside the slow cooker and mix with the juices before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg