Description

Mississippi Chicken is a tangy, buttery slow cooker classic made with just a handful of pantry ingredients—ranch seasoning, au jus mix, pepperoncini peppers, and butter. This effortless recipe transforms simple chicken breasts into a tender, flavorful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, or meal prep. Serve it over mashed potatoes, rice, or in sandwich rolls for a comforting Southern-style meal.

Ingredients

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4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 900 g)
12 pepperoncini peppers
60 ml (1/4 cup) juice from the pepperoncini jar
28 g (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
28 g (1 oz) au jus seasoning mix
113 g (1/2 cup or 1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces

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Instructions

Place chicken breasts in your slow cooker in a single layer.
Pour pepperoncini juice over the chicken and scatter the peppers on top.
Sprinkle the ranch seasoning and au jus mix evenly over the chicken.
Top with butter pieces.
Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender.
Shred the chicken using two forks directly in the slow cooker.
Mix everything until the chicken is evenly coated in sauce.
Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or on sandwich rolls.

Notes

Don’t skip the pepperoncini juice—it adds tangy depth.

For a richer taste, sear chicken before slow cooking.

Mix white and dark meat for extra juiciness.

Stir in cream cheese before serving for a creamy variation.

Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
Category: Dinner
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American