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Delicious serving of Mississippi Chicken with herbs and spices

Mississippi Chicken

A slow cooker classic that combines chicken, savory seasoning, and pepperoncini for a tangy, shreddable dish perfect for easy weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 to 4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs About 4 to 6 pieces
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix (about 1 ounce) Pantry shortcut
  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix (about 1 ounce) Pantry shortcut
  • 8 to 12 pieces pepperoncini peppers (whole) Plus a few tablespoons of pepperoncini juice for extra tang
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Cut into pats

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the chicken pieces in a single layer in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Evenly sprinkle the ranch dressing and au jus packets over the chicken.
  3. Gently pat the powders onto the chicken to adhere.
  4. Arrange the pepperoncini peppers on top of the chicken.
  5. Spoon a few tablespoons of pepperoncini juice over the chicken if desired.
  6. Distribute the butter pats across the top.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is very tender.
  2. Remove the lid and shred the chicken with two forks or a hand mixer in the slow cooker.
  3. Stir the shredded chicken well to soak up the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 900mgSugar: 1g

Notes

For storage, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Always use clean utensils and do not leave cooked chicken out longer than two hours at room temperature. Browning the chicken before slow cooking can add more flavor.

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