Description

This Tender & Juicy Crockpot Mississippi Chicken recipe is a simple and flavorful slow-cooked chicken dish featuring boneless, skinless chicken breasts simmered with au jus gravy mix, ranch dressing mix, butter, and tangy pepperoncini peppers. The chicken becomes effortlessly tender and juicy, perfect for shredding and serving over rice, in sandwiches, or tacos, making it an easy and crowd-pleasing meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasonings

3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 packet au jus gravy mix (about 0.87 oz)
1 packet ranch dressing mix (about 1 oz)

Additional Ingredients

½ cup (1 stick) salted butter
6 pepperoncini peppers

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Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of your Crock Pot, creating an even layer.
Add Seasonings: Sprinkle both the packet of au jus gravy mix and ranch dressing mix evenly over the chicken to coat it with flavor.
Add Butter: Place the entire stick of salted butter on top of the seasoned chicken breasts.
Add Pepperoncini: Scatter the 6 pepperoncini peppers into the Crock Pot evenly; their juices will add a tangy kick to the dish.
Cook: Cover the Crock Pot with its lid and cook on low setting for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked through and is tender enough to shred easily.
Shred the Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken breasts from the Crock Pot and shred them thoroughly using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the Crock Pot and mix it well with the sauce and juices.
Serve: Serve the tender shredded Mississippi chicken over steamed rice, inside sandwiches, or use it as a filling for tacos for a delicious and effortless meal.

Notes

You can adjust the number of pepperoncini peppers according to your preferred level of tanginess and heat.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
For a lower-fat version, use reduced-fat butter or a butter substitute.
If you don’t have a Crock Pot, this recipe can be adapted using a slow cooker or even an Instant Pot on a slow cook setting.
Make sure not to skip shredding the chicken, as it helps to evenly distribute the flavorful sauce.