Mississippi Chicken
A savory, tangy chicken dish slow-cooked with ranch seasoning, au jus gravy mix, and pepperoncini, perfect for easy dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Total Time: 490 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs (about 4 to 6 pieces)
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix (about 1 ounce)
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix (about 1 ounce)
- 8 to 12 pepperoncini peppers (whole), plus a few tablespoons of juice for extra tang if desired
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into pats)
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker in a single layer.
- Evenly sprinkle the ranch dressing mix and the au jus gravy mix over the chicken. Gently pat to help the powders adhere.
- Arrange the pepperoncini peppers on top of the chicken. Spoon a few pepperoncini juice tablespoons over if you want more tang. Top with the butter pats.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Remove the lid, shred the chicken with two forks or a hand mixer, and mix it thoroughly with the sauce before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
Use thighs for more fat and flavor, breasts for leaner meat. For a creamier finish, stir in 4 ounces of cream cheese at the end for a richer sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/mississippi-chicken/