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Yesica Andrews

Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken Easy Weeknight Dinner

Enjoy a simple and flavorful Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken that makes an easy dinner or weeknight meal for family dinner time. This slow cooker chicken recipe combines tender chicken breasts with ranch seasoning, au jus gravy, real butter, and tangy pepperoncini peppers for a delicious twist on the classic Mississippi chicken recipe.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix
  • ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter
  • 6 peperoncini peppers

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the base of your slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over the chicken.
  3. Add the salted butter on top, breaking it into smaller pieces if needed.
  4. Layer the peperoncini peppers over everything.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours, allowing the chicken to cook thoroughly and release its own juices.
  6. Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks.
  7. Serve hot and enjoy your easy and delicious Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken!

Notes

  • For a more budget-friendly option, substitute chicken thighs and reduce butter by half since thighs have more fat. Check FAQs for more variations or substitutions.