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    Jun 7, 2021 by Chelsea · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken

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    This Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken recipe is the ultimate comfort food made with only 5 ingredients! The perfect easy, dump-and-go recipe.

    If you've had the popular Mississippi Pot Roast before, you are going to love this mississippi chicken! It's to die for and goes with anything you can imagine.

    It's the perfect weeknight meal because it only requires 5-ingredients and is a dump-and-go recipe. No hands-on time is required. You will not believe how juicy and flavorful this chicken is!

    what I love about this recipe:

    • Dump-and-go recipe that is perfect on busy days.
    • Simple pantry ingredients.
    • Affordable with chicken breasts or thighs.

    what to serve with mississippi chicken recipe:

    Mississippi chicken is perfect with almost any side dish you can think of or on sandwiches!

    TOPPINGS:

    ✔ Additional pepperoncinis
    ✔ Fresh parsley
    ✔ The flavorful gravy the chicken was cooked in.

    SIDE DISHES:

    All of my side dish recipes are here, but here are a few I think that would be delicious:

    ✔ Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
    ✔ Air Fryer Baked Potato
    ✔ Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

    ingredients needed for mississippi chicken:

    • Chicken Breasts - You can use thawed or frozen chicken breasts.
    • Unsalted Butter - You will have enough salt in the au jus packet.
    • Pepperoncini Peppers & Juice
    • Ranch Seasoning Packet

    step by step instructions
    

    HOW TO MAKE SLOW COOKER MISSISSIPPI CHICKEN

    STEP 1: Add the thawed or frozen chicken breasts to the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the pepperoncini juice.

    STEP 2: Sprinkle the au jus and ranch seasoning packet on top of the chicken breasts.

    STEP 3: Top with pepperoncini peppers and unsalted butter.

    STEP 3: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

    STEP 4: Once the chicken is tender, shred the chicken breasts with two forks.

    STEP 5: Serve alone, on sandwiches, or on top of mashed potatoes.

    recipe tips and variations

    • Storage - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
    • Reheating - You can reheat mississippi chicken in the microwave or stovetop.
    • Switch up the proteins - Chicken thighs would be a delicious swap. If using chicken thighs cut the butter in half because the chicken thighs have more fat than chicken breasts.

    frequently asked questions:

    Is mississippi chicken keto or low-carb?

    Absolutely! I would serve it over mashed cauliflower instead of mashed potatoes.

    Is it better to cook chicken on high or low in the crockpot?

    I prefer on low because the chicken is more tender. By cooking on low, you can also use frozen chicken breasts.

    freezer meal instructions:

    Mississippi chicken is the perfect freezer meal! You can either prep this before cooking or after cooking. For best results, use within 4-6 months.

    TO FREEZE BEFORE COOKING:

    1. Place all ingredients into a freezer bag or freezer-friendly container.
    2. Freeze.
    3. When ready to cook, add to the slow cooker. Frozen chicken breasts can be thawed before cooking by placing them in the refrigerator 24-48 hours beforehand.

    TO FREEZE AFTER COOKING:

    1. Prepare recipe as directed.
    2. Allow the shredded chicken to cool to room temperature.
    3. Package in freezer bags or a freezer-friendly container.
    4. Freeze.
    5. Shredded chicken can be reheat in the microwave or the oven.

    recommended tools

    • Slow Cooker - My favorite slow cooker I use all of the time!

    more easy dinner recipes:

    If you loved this recipe, here are a few more dinner recipes you will love!

    You can check out all of my slow cooker recipes here or see a few of our readers’ favorites below:

    • Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup
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    Shredded mississippi chicken in a white bowl served over mashed potatoes
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    Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken
    Prep Time
    5 mins
    Cook Time
    8 hrs
     

    This Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken recipe is the ultimate comfort food made with only 5 ingredients! The perfect easy, dump-and-go recipe.

    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: mississippi chicken, slow cooker mississippi chicken
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 374 kcal
    Ingredients
    • 2 lbs chicken breasts
    • 1 oz ranch seasoning packet
    • 1 au jus gravy packet
    • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
    • 8-10 pepperonici peppers
    • ½ cup pepperoncini pepper juices
    Instructions
    1. Add the thawed or frozen chicken breasts to the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the pepperoncini juice.

    2. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning packetand au jus packet on top of the chicken breasts.

    3. Top with pepperoncini peppers and unsalted butter.

    4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

    5. Once the chicken is tender, shred the chicken breasts with two forks.

    6. Serve alone, on sandwiches, or on top of mashed potatoes.

    Recipe Notes

    Using frozen chicken breasts:

    • Follow directions as directed with the same amount of time. 

    Using chicken thighs:

    • Cut the butter in half because the chicken thighs have more fat than chicken breasts.

    Nutrition information:

    Nutrition information is calculated with the Mississippi chicken only. 

    Nutrition Facts
    Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 374 Calories from Fat 132
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 14.7g23%
    Saturated Fat 6.3g39%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
    Monounsaturated Fat 2.3g
    Cholesterol 172.7mg58%
    Sodium 1946.5mg85%
    Carbohydrates 7.1g2%
    Fiber 0.5g2%
    Protein 48.4g97%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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