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This ultra-easy crockpot chicken takes basic pantry items and turns them into a juicy, melt-in-your-mouth dinner everyone will crave.
Key Components:
- Chicken breasts: Get the boneless skinless kind
- Au jus packet: Makes a tasty foundation
- Ranch seasoning: Gives a tangy kick
- Butter: Adds wonderful creaminess
- Pepperoncini: Brings slight zing
- Onion: Creates flavor dimension
Step-By-Step Guide:
- Stack Everything Up
- Coat slow cooker with nonstick spray
- Spread onion slices on bottom
- Arrange chicken pieces next
- Dust with spice packets
- Top with butter chunks and peppers
- Pour Over Flavor
- Add the pepperoncini brine
- Skip any extra water
- Make sure everything's submerged
- Put the lid on tight
- Let It Work Magic
- High setting needs 4-5 hours
- Low setting takes 6-7 hours
- Test if it's fork-tender
- Pull apart if you want
- Ways To Enjoy
- Serve chicken pieces intact with sides
- Pull apart for awesome sandwiches
- Pile on top of fluffy rice
- Spoon extra sauce over everything
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Keeping It Fresh:
Stays good in the fridge for 3 days. Pop in freezer for up to 3 months.
Tasty Combos:
Try it with creamy mashed potatoes or fluffy rice plus some green veggies.
Pro Tricks:
- Stack ingredients in the right order
- Skip adding extra water
- Start checking before time's up
- Let it sit briefly before digging in
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I've learned from countless slow cooking attempts that careful layering and not rushing makes chicken that falls apart perfectly every time.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → What's the story behind the name?
- Inspired by the famous Mississippi roast, swapped for chicken.
- → Worried it's too spicy?
- For less heat, reduce the number of pepperoncini. It's lightly spicy by default.
- → What goes well with it?
- Pair with mashed potatoes, warm bread, or rice.
- → Can I choose thighs instead?
- Yep! Boneless thighs work perfectly.
- → Can I freeze leftovers?
- Totally! Freeze for up to 3 months and defrost in the fridge overnight.