Description
Mississippi chicken blends tender chicken with zesty pepperoncini peppers in a comforting slow-cooker recipe. Ranch seasoning and butter create rich, tangy flavors that elevate this Southern-inspired dish for home cooks seeking simple, delicious meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless) or thighs
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (1 oz / 28 g)
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix (1 oz / 28 g)
- ½ cup butter, sliced (1 stick / 113 g)
- 6–8 pepperoncini peppers
- 2 tbsps pepperoncini juice
Instructions
- Preparation: Position chicken breasts in a uniform layer across the bottom of the slow cooker, maintaining a flat, non-overlapping arrangement.
- Seasoning Infusion: Generously distribute ranch seasoning mix over chicken surface, creating a comprehensive flavor coating, then strategically scatter pepperoncini peppers throughout the cooking vessel to ensure balanced taste dispersion.
- Liquid Enhancement: Cascade melted butter across the entire chicken landscape, guaranteeing complete ingredient integration and moisture retention.
- Slow Cooking Process: Secure slow cooker lid and configure to low heat setting, allowing ingredients to gently meld and transform for 6-7 hours, developing deep, rich flavors and ensuring chicken becomes exceptionally tender.
- Finishing Technique: Utilize two forks to delicately deconstruct chicken directly within the cooking liquid, thoroughly incorporating pepperoncini and sauce to maximize flavor complexity.
- Resting and Serving: Allow shredded chicken to marinate in its own aromatic juices for an additional 10-15 minutes, then present as a versatile protein over rice, nestled within sandwich rolls, or as a standalone dish, generously adorning with extra pepperoncini and sauce for an elevated culinary experience.
Notes
- Prevent Chicken Dryness: Ensure chicken breasts are not overcooked by checking internal temperature reaches 165°F without exceeding, maintaining tender and juicy texture.
- Enhance Flavor Depth: Select high-quality ranch seasoning mix and pepperoncini peppers for robust, tangy flavor profile that elevates the dish’s overall taste complexity.
- Customize Spice Level: Adjust pepperoncini quantity based on personal heat preference, removing seeds for milder version or adding extra for bolder, zingier experience.
- Dietary Modification Options: Substitute butter with olive oil for healthier version, use low-sodium ranch mix for reduced salt intake, and consider gluten-free seasonings for alternative dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (LOW) or 4 hours (HIGH)
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 35
- Calories: 246
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1013 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg