Description
Mississippi Chicken is the ultimate slow-cooked delight that transforms your weeknight dinners into comforting feasts with minimal effort. This recipe features tender chicken breasts simmered with a flavorful blend of ranch dressing and au jus gravy mix, complemented by tangy pepperoncini peppers. Perfect for busy families or meal prep enthusiasts, Mississippi Chicken serves as a versatile main dish that can be enjoyed in various ways. Serve it over rice, in tacos, or as a hearty sandwich filling – the possibilities are endless! With just five key ingredients and simple prep steps, you’ll be savoring this mouthwatering dish in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 8–10 pepperoncini peppers
- ¾ cup juice from pepperoncini
- ½ cup butter, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare your crockpot by spraying it with non-stick cooking spray.
- Layer diced onion at the bottom, followed by chicken breasts.
- Sprinkle au jus and ranch dressing mixes over the chicken.
- Add pepperoncini peppers and distribute butter slices on top.
- Pour in juice from pepperoncini to cover ingredients evenly.
- Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 6-7 hours.
- Shred chicken directly in the pot before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours on low
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg