Description
Crockpot Mississippi chicken is a savory dish that transforms tender chicken into a flavor-packed meal with minimal effort. This easy, set-it-and-forget-it recipe combines boneless chicken breasts with ranch seasoning, au jus mix, and zesty pepperoncini for an aromatic experience that tantalizes the taste buds. Perfect for game day or a cozy dinner, this dish cooks slowly in your crockpot, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully while you enjoy your day. Serve it over rice or in tortillas for a satisfying meal that will keep everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 oz ranch dressing mix
- 1 oz au jus mix
- 6 oz pepperoncini peppers (with brine)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Sprinkle ranch dressing mix and au jus mix evenly over the chicken.
- Add pepperoncini peppers and their brine on top.
- Dot with butter.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the pot and stir to coat in sauce.
- Serve over rice or in tortillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap ranch seasoning with Italian seasoning for a different flavor profile. You can also add veggies like bell peppers or carrots to enhance nutrition and texture.