If you’re looking for an easy dinner recipe, Crock pot Mississippi chicken is a tender chicken dinner. You just dump all of the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it do all of the work. You can set it and forget it, and dinner will be ready when you are!
Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken
This is a delicious chicken recipe that is perfect for busy days. You can put it all together in the morning, go about your day, and have a hearty, comforting dinner ready when you get home.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy Prep: You only need a handful of easy ingredients and about ten minutes of prep time to make this recipe. Then the crock pot does the rest of the work!
- Packed with Flavor: The combination of ranch seasoning, au jus mix, and pepperoncini creates a tangy, and bold flavor.
- Different Ways to Serve: You can serve it over rice, mashed potatoes, or on sandwiches which makes it a great option for dinner and leftovers!
Ingredients & Equipment
The ingredient list looks long for this recipe, but they’re all very simple ingredients. Here’s what you need:
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Medium onion
- Ranch dressing mix
- Au jus gravy mix
- Pepperoncini peppers (do not discard the juice from the jar)
- Juice from pepperoncini jar
- Butter
The exact measurements for each ingredient can be found in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
You’ll also need a few items from your kitchen, including:
- 6 QT Slow Cooker
- Chef’s knife
- Forks to shred chicken
You can also use slow cooker liners to make clean up even easier too!
Step By Step Directions
This recipe makes 8 servings. It takes 10 minutes of prep time and 6 to 7 hours cook time on LOW (or 4 to 5 hours on HIGH).
Step 1. Spray the slow cooker crock with a non-stick cooking spray.
Step 2. Dice the onion and add the diced onion to the bottom of the slow cooker, then place the chicken breasts on top of the onion.
Step 3. Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix and au jus gravy packets over the chicken.
Step 4. Add pepperoncini, pepperoncini juice, and butter on top of the chicken.
Step 5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 4-5 or low for 6-7 hours.
Step 6. Use forks to shred the chicken, then serve it hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Leftovers Storage & Reheating
You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. To reheat, microwave until heated through.
You can freeze crockpot Mississippi chicken and use it as a freezer meal. Put it in a freezer bag or airtight freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.
Tips & Tricks
- Cook on low for best results. Slow cooking on low for 6-8 hours will give you tender chicken and allow the flavors to blend together.
- If you’re worried about the spice from the pepperoncini peppers, they are very mild. You can reduce the amount of juice you use if you’re concerned but it really just adds a zesty tang to the flavor.
- If you like more heat in your recipes, add some jalapenos or red pepper flakes.
- Try using Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken on buns with melted provolone cheese or mozzarella cheese to make Mississippi Chicken sliders!
- Prep everything the night before and store it in the refrigerator, then you can toss it all in the slow cooker in the morning for quick and easy dinner prep.
- Try serving Mississippi chicken over white rice, brown rice, cauliflower rice, egg noodles, or madhes potatoes. You can also use it to top a baked potato.
Recipe FAQs
What is Mississippi Chicken?
Mississippi chicken is a variation of the popular Mississippi Pot Roast recipe. It’s adapted using chicken instead of beef. It’s popular because it’s easy to make and has such a bold taste.
Can I use chicken thighs for this recipe?
Yes, you can chicken thighs to make slow cooker Mississippi chicken. I recommend using boneless, skinless chicken thighs. hicken thighs stay more tender and flavorful during slow cooking
Can I use frozen chicken in this recipe?
Yes, you can use frozen chicken but you might have to add 1-2 hours to the total cooking time. You want the chicken to reach an internal temperature of 165℉.
If you do need to use frozen chicken for this recipe, I recommend thawing it safely and then using it.
More Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes
You can also make Crockpot Mashed Potatoes to serve with this easy chicken!
Equipment
- Meat shredder or forks
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken breasts
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 8 whole pepperoncini peppers do not discard the juice from the jar
- ¾ cup juice from pepperoncini jar
- ½ cup butter (1 stick) sliced
Instructions
- Spray the slow cooker with a non-stick cooking spray.
- Dice the onion and add to the bottom of the slow cooker, then place the chicken on top of the onion.
- Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix and au jus gravy packets over the chicken.
- Add pepperoncini, pepperoncini juice, and butter on top of the chicken.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 4-5 or low for 6-7 hours.
- Use forks to shred the chicken, then serve it hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
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