Tender & Juicy Crockpot Mississippi Chicken
Tender & Juicy Crockpot Mississippi Chicken is a flavorful, easy-to-make slow-cooked dish that delivers melt-in-your-mouth chicken with a rich, tangy sauce made from ranch seasoning, pepperoncini, butter, and au jus gravy mix. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners, this recipe requires minimal prep and ingredients while offering comforting, savory results that pair wonderfully with mashed potatoes, rice, or fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours (low) or 3 to 4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless chicken breasts or thighs
Seasonings & Sauce
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 oz)
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix (about 1 oz)
- 6–8 sliced pepperoncini peppers
- 4 tablespoons butter (cut into pats)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper to ensure the flavors adhere and the meat remains juicy.
- Layer the Ingredients: Place the chicken in the bottom of the crockpot. Evenly sprinkle the ranch seasoning and au jus gravy mix over the chicken. Add the sliced pepperoncini on top, then distribute the butter pats across the chicken pieces to melt slowly during cooking.
- Slow Cook to Perfection: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours. Slow cooking at low temperature ensures tender and juicy chicken every time.
- Final Touches: Once cooking is complete, gently stir the chicken to combine with the sauce. Use the sauce as a drizzle or dip to enhance the melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Notes
- Select boneless, skinless chicken breasts for quick cooking or thighs for richer flavor and juiciness.
- Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to maintain heat and cooking time.
- Adding a splash of fresh pepperoncini juice can increase the tanginess of the sauce.
- Serve immediately after cooking to maintain the best texture and moisture.
- To thicken the sauce, remove the chicken after cooking and simmer the sauce with a cornstarch-water slurry until desired consistency is reached.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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