Description
Mississippi Chicken features tender chicken breasts slow-cooked with zesty peppers and savory seasonings, resulting in a dish that’s exceptionally flavorful and perfect for quick weeknight meals. Enjoy this comforting recipe that requires minimal prep and yields maximum taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 6 to 12 peperoncini peppers
- 3 tablespoons liquid from the jar
- 1 (1-oz) packet au jus gravy mix
- 1 (1-oz) packet ranch dressing mix
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Spray a 5 or 6 quart slow cooker with cooking spray and prepare your ingredients.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, then lay it in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Place the desired number of peperoncini peppers around the chicken, adding a few tablespoons of the jar's liquid for extra flavor.
- Sprinkle the au jus gravy mix and ranch dressing mix evenly over the chicken.
- Cut the butter into tablespoons and place on top of the seasoned chicken.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 2.5 to 4 hours or on LOW for 6-8 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board, let it rest for 10 minutes, then use two forks to pull it into chunks.
- Return the chicken to the sauce in the slow cooker and stir to let it soak up the flavors before serving.
Notes
Adjust the number of pepperoncini peppers based on your heat preference.
You can use low-sodium gravy mix for a healthier option.
Serve Mississippi Chicken with rice, mashed potatoes, or your favorite sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 125mg