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Crockpot Mississippi Chicken

This Crockpot Mississippi Chicken recipe is the perfect cool-weather comfort food that requires minimal effort for maximum flavor. With only five ingredients and five minutes of prep time, it is the ultimate solution for a busy weeknight family dinner.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 301

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts approximately 3 to 3.5 pounds
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning
  • 1 packet Au Jus gravy mix
  • 8 jarred pepperoncini peppers
  • 1 stick unsalted butter 1/2 cup
  • Sea salt to taste
  • Ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Hand Mixer

Method
 

  1. Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts into the bottom of your slow cooker. Try to arrange them in a single layer without piling them on top of each other to ensure even and timely cooking.
    4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  2. Evenly sprinkle the ranch seasoning packet and the Au Jus gravy packet over the top of all the chicken pieces.
    1 packet ranch seasoning, 1 packet Au Jus gravy mix
  3. Place the full stick of unsalted butter directly on top of the seasoned chicken.
    1 stick unsalted butter
  4. Scatter the whole pepperoncini peppers around the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
    8 jarred pepperoncini peppers
  5. Secure the lid and cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours or on LOW for 4 to 6 hours.
  6. Once the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F and is cooked through, remove it from the pot or leave it in and shred it using two forks or a hand mixer to save time.
  7. Serve the shredded chicken warm with your favorite sides, or load it onto a bun with a slice of provolone or mozzarella cheese for a delicious sandwich.

Notes

Do not add extra liquid like water or broth, as the ingredients will release enough moisture to create a rich gravy. For easier shredding, use a hand mixer directly in the pot once the chicken is cooked.