Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Mississippi Chicken, a simple yet delicious dish that transforms tender chicken breasts into a zesty delight. This slow-cooked masterpiece requires just five ingredients, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. The combination of pepperoncini peppers and ranch seasoning creates a flavor explosion that pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or even as a filling for tacos.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 pepperoncini peppers + 1/4 cup juice from the jar
- 1 (1 ounce) packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 (1 ounce) packet au jus gravy mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour pepperoncini juice over them.
- Add the pepperoncini peppers on top of the chicken.
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning and au jus gravy mix evenly over everything.
- Distribute pieces of unsalted butter on top.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours until tender.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and serve with its juices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3–8 hours (depending on setting)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 100mg