Crockpot Mississippi Chicken slow cooks chicken with dry ranch seasoning, au jus mix, pepperoncini peppers and butter for a rich, tangy, melt in your mouth dinner.
From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito
This Crockpot Mississippi Chicken is the easiest and most delicious comfort food that can come out of a slow cooker. The ranch, au jus and butter melt together into the most flavorful, silky sauce and the chicken just soaks it all up. The pepperoncini gives it just the right amount of tang that keeps every bite interesting. It’s one of those set it and forget it dinners that tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen.
This is truly one of those dinners that disappears the second it hits the table. It’s rich, buttery, tangy and unbelievably comforting in the best possible way. And the best part is that it couldn’t be easier to put together. The flavor combination is so unique that you just need to experience it for yourself. If my crew loves it this much, I know yours will, too!
Ingredients
Here is everything you’ll need to make this delicious crockpot Mississippi chicken. You can find the full ingredients list along with measurements and instructions in the recipe card below.
- Chicken Breast- Tender, lean protein that absorbs all the flavors from the ranch, au jus, butter and pepperoncini.
- McCormick Au Jus Gravy Mix- Adds a deep, beefy, savory flavor and creates that rich, buttery gravy that Mississippi chicken is known for.
- Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning Packet- Brings a tangy, herby flavor.
- Kerigold Unsalted Butter- Adds richness and silliness to the sauce while keeping the chicken moist and flavorful.
- Mezzetta Sliced Peperoncini Peppers- Brings a mild, tangy kick that cuts through the richness and adds that signature zesty flavor without making the dish too spicy.
- Fresh Garlic- Adds a savory flavor and balances the saltiness of the packets
- Peperocini Juice From The Jar- Adds extra tangy, briny flavor that soaks into the chicken as it cooks, boosting the overall zestiness and helping balance the richness from the butter.
How To Make It
Here’s the step by step instructions on how to make this delicious dinner along with some personal notes from me. You can find the full ingredients list along with instructions in the recipe card below.
First, add the chicken breast into the bottom of the crock pot. Sprinkle the au jus gravy and ranch seasoning packets on top of the chicken. Top it with the garlic, pats of butter, sliced peperoncini peppers and juice form the jar.
NOTE: Some people find the dry seasoning packets salty. I recommend using unsalted butter just so you can control the sodium better. Also, feel free to use low sodium packets, too.
Now, place the lid on top and set the crockpot for low 6 hours. Once the time is up, carefully shred the chicken in the crockpot using two forks. Serve warm and enjoy!
NOTE: This can also be cooked on high for 3-4 hours.
PRO TIP: Keep the crockpot lid closed and let it do the work for you. It will create lots of delicious liquid to keep the chicken nice and moist.
Can I Use Chicken Thighs Instead Of Breasts?
Yes, you can definitely use chicken thighs instead of breasts if you’d like. Just reduce the butter by half because thigh meat has enough fat.
Is This Spicy?
No, this dish is not particularly spicy at all. The peperoncini adds flavor but not any actual heat as long as you stick to the measurements given. If you would like to increase the heat, add more pepper and juice from the jar.
What Should I Serve This With?
This would be fantastic served over egg noodles or some Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes with Frozen Roasted Green Beans on the side. You could even serve this on some soft Kings Hawaiian Rolls and turn them into sliders.
Storage
Let the chicken cool completely and place it onto an air tight storage container. It can last in the fridge for up to 3 months. This can be frozen, too. Just place it into a freezer safe air tight container for up to 3 months.
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Crockpot Mississippi Chicken Recipe
Equipment
- 6-8 QT Crockpot
Ingredients
- 2.5 Pounds Chicken Breast
- 1 Oz Packet McCormick Au Jus
- 1 Oz Packet Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning
- 8 Oz Mezetta Peporocini Peppers, sliced
- 3 Cloves Garlic, minced
- ¼ Cup Juice From The Peporocini Pepper Jar
- 1 Stick Kerigold Unsalted Butter
Instructions
- Add the chicken breast into the bottom of the crock pot. Sprinkle the au jus gravy and ranch seasoning packets on top of the chicken. Top it with the garlic, pats of butter, sliced peperoncini peppers and juice form the jar.
- Place the lid on top and set the crockpot for low 6 hours. Once the time is up, carefully shred the chicken in the crockpot using two forks. Serve warm and enjoy!
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Other Easy Crockpot Meals
If you like super easy to make crockpot recipe like this one, you have to try Crockpot Beef And Noodles, Crockpot Chicken And Noodles and Crockpot Beef Stroganoff.
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