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White plate with shredded meat, mashed potatoes, peas, and pepperoncini. A fork is placed on the plate.
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Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken

This flavorful Mississippi Chicken is a slow-cooker favorite that’s tender, tangy, and savory. With minimal prep, this dish transforms simple ingredients into a comforting meal perfect for serving over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time7 hours
Total Time7 hours 10 minutes
Course: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 314kcal
Author: Laura

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 3 lb chicken breasts
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix
  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix
  • 8 whole pepperoncini peppers (reserve the juice from the jar)
  • ¾ cup pepperoncini juice
  • ½ cup (1 stick) butter, sliced

Instructions

  • Spray the inside of a large slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray
  • Spread the diced onion evenly across the bottom of the slow cooker
    Chopped white onions spread evenly in a white dish.
  • Place the chicken breasts on top of the onion
  • Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over the chicken
    Raw chicken pieces in a white slow cooker, covered with a seasoning mixture.
  • Place the whole pepperoncini peppers on top of the chicken, then pour in ¾ cup of the reserved pepperoncini juice
    Casserole dish with browned meat covered in flour, garnished with yellow pickled peppers.
  • Distribute the slices of butter over the chicken
    Raw meat in a slow cooker topped with yellow peppers, cubes of butter, and a light sprinkle of seasoning mix.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 4–5 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded
  • Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, mixing it with the flavorful juices
    Shredded cooked meat with sliced green peppers in sauce, served in a white dish with a metal spoon.
  • Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add extra pepperoncini, spicy peppers, or a splash of hot sauce
  • Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or can be frozen for up to 2 months

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 554mg | Potassium: 685mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 449IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg