Description
This easy Mississippi Chicken recipe is a flavorful delight that will quickly become a favorite for family dinners and gatherings. With only five ingredients and minimal prep time, this dish promises juicy chicken infused with the zesty taste of pepperoncini and ranch seasoning. It’s perfect for a busy weeknight meal or a crowd-pleasing option at your next gathering. Serve it over rice, in tacos, or as a satisfying sandwich filling—this versatile recipe fits any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 pepperoncini peppers + 1/4 cup juice
- 1 (1 oz) packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 (1 oz) packet au jus gravy mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour in the pepperoncini juice.
- Arrange pepperoncini peppers around the chicken and sprinkle with ranch seasoning and au jus gravy mix.
- Top with pieces of unsalted butter.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks, mixing it well with the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg