Easy Tender Crockpot Mississippi Chicken Recipe for Perfect Weeknight Dinners
A simple, comforting slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a creamy, buttery ranch sauce with a tangy kick from pepperoncini peppers. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet (approx. 1 oz / 28 grams) ranch seasoning mix (recommend Hidden Valley)
- 1 packet (approx. 1 oz / 28 grams) au jus gravy mix
- 1/2 cup (113 grams, 1 stick) unsalted butter
- 4–5 pepperoncini peppers with juice (about 1/4 cup / 60 ml juice)
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste (about 1/4 teaspoon)
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Place them in the bottom of your crockpot in a single layer.
- Sprinkle one packet of ranch seasoning mix evenly over the chicken, followed by one packet of au jus gravy mix.
- Cut 1/2 cup of unsalted butter into 4-5 pats and scatter them over the chicken.
- Add 4-5 whole pepperoncini peppers onto the chicken and pour in about 1/4 cup of their juice.
- Season with freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Shred the chicken directly in the crockpot using two forks, mixing it with the buttery sauce.
- Stir gently to combine and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For dairy-free, substitute butter with plant-based margarine or coconut oil and use dairy-free ranch seasoning. To reduce sodium, rinse pepperoncini peppers and use reduced-sodium seasoning mixes. If sauce is too thin, cook uncovered on high for 15-20 minutes to thicken. Avoid opening lid frequently during cooking to maintain moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/6 of
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 32
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