Description
Mississippi chicken delivers a mouthwatering twist on classic slow-cooker comfort food. Rich ranch and pepperoncini peppers meld together, creating a zesty, tender protein perfect for sandwiches or over rice that keeps you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
Seasoning Mixes:
- 1 packet (1 ounce / 28 grams) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet (1 ounce / 28 grams) au jus gravy mix
Complementary Ingredients:
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 grams) butter, sliced
- 6–8 pepperoncini peppers (plus 2 tablespoons of juice for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Layer chicken breasts evenly across the bottom of a slow cooker, ensuring they are flat and not overlapping.
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning mix uniformly over the chicken surface, creating a consistent coating.
- Liberally scatter pepperoncini peppers around and between the chicken pieces, distributing them for balanced flavor infusion.
- Drizzle melted butter across the entire layer, ensuring complete coverage of the chicken and seasonings.
- Cover the slow cooker and set to low heat, allowing the ingredients to gently meld and tenderize for 6-7 hours.
- Once cooking time is complete, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, mixing it with the accumulated flavorful liquid.
- Let the shredded chicken rest in the cooking juices for an additional 10-15 minutes to absorb maximum flavor.
- Serve hot over rice, inside sandwich rolls, or as a standalone protein, spooning extra pepperoncini and sauce on top for added zest.
Notes
- Opt for boneless, skinless chicken breasts to ensure even cooking and easier shredding.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- Choose low-sodium ranch and au jus packets to control salt levels and make the dish healthier.
- Experiment with different protein options like turkey or pork for variety in the recipe.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (LOW) or 4 hours (HIGH)
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 34
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg