Description
Slow-cooked Mississippi chicken brings Southern comfort to your dinner table with tender, zesty flavors that melt in your mouth. Packed with ranch seasoning and pepperoncini peppers, this hearty dish promises a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasoning Mixes:
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
- 56 pepperoncini peppers (with some juice)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Nestle whole chicken breasts into the slow cooker, creating an even layer at the base of the ceramic vessel.
- Uniformly dust the ranch seasoning and au jus mix across the chicken surface, ensuring complete and consistent coverage.
- Position the entire butter portion centrally atop the seasoned chicken, then distribute pepperoncini peppers around and between the meat pieces.
- Secure the crockpot lid and set the temperature to low, allowing the ingredients to gently meld and transform for 6-8 hours, or alternatively use high heat for 3-4 hours until the meat becomes supremely tender.
- Utilizing two forks, meticulously shred the chicken directly within the accumulated cooking liquid, blending the meat with the rich, savory sauce and creating a cohesive, moisture-rich mixture.
- Elevate the dish by serving over fluffy rice, creamy mashed potatoes, or nestled within soft sandwich rolls, optionally garnishing with delicate fresh parsley for a vibrant touch of color and herbaceous flavor.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts with thighs for richer, more tender meat that stays juicy during slow cooking.
- Reduce cooking time by 1-2 hours if using smaller or thinner chicken pieces to prevent overcooking and drying out.
- Balance the tangy pepperoncini peppers with a touch of honey or brown sugar for those who prefer a milder flavor profile.
- Create a low-carb version by serving over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles instead of traditional rice or bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg