Mississippi Chicken

Category: Evening Meal Excellence

Quick-to-make crockpot chicken with bold flavors. Preps in 10 mins, cooks 4 hours. Serves up to 4.
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Updated on Mon, 24 Mar 2025 13:52:33 GMT
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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.

Recipe Questions & Answers

→ 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.

Crockpot Mississippi Chicken

Juicy chicken simmered with ranch, au jus, and pepperoncini for bold taste.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cook Time
240 mins
Total Time
250 mins
By: emma

Category: Dinner

Difficulty Level: Easy

Cuisine Type: American

Yield: 4 Servings

Dietary Preferences: Low Carb

What You'll Need

→ Main

01 Chopped onion
02 Chicken breasts without bones or skin

→ Seasonings

03 Ranch mix packet for dressing
04 Gravy powder (au jus packet)

→ Additional

05 Juice from pepperoncini jar
06 Pepperoncini peppers
07 Butter slices

Steps to Follow

Step 01

Line the crockpot or coat it with spray

Step 02

Start with the onion, then layer chicken and sprinkle on seasoning packets

Step 03

Place the peppers on top, add butter, then pour in the juice

Step 04

Cover and let it cook. Use high for 4 to 5 hours or low for 6 to 7 hours

Additional Notes

  1. Works on either low or high heat
  2. Use fewer peppers if you prefer it milder

Tools You'll Need

  • Big crockpot
  • Crockpot liner (optional)

Allergy Information

Check every ingredient for potential allergens. Consult a healthcare professional for concerns.
  • Has dairy

Nutrition Info (Per Serving)

These details are for informational purposes and don’t replace medical advice.
  • Calories: 439
  • Fats: 28 g
  • Carbohydrates: 9 g
  • Proteins: 37 g