Easy Mississippi Chicken: Juicy Comfort Food for Family Nights

This hearty Mississippi Chicken offers a flavorful blend of chicken, pepperoncini, and ranch seasoning, perfect for family dinners.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 8

Total Time 8 15

Servings: 6 servings

Course: dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces Chicken Breasts

For the Flavor

1 cup Pepperoncini Peppers Can substitute with mild jalapeños for extra spice
½ cup Pepperoncini Juice Crucial for moisture
1 packet Ranch Seasoning Select a good quality for best results
1 packet Au Jus Seasoning Can substitute with beef bouillon or a garlic-onion blend

For the Sauce

½ cup Butter Can use unsalted or swap with olive oil for lighter version

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Mississippi Chicken

Lightly grease your slow cooker, add chicken breasts evenly at the bottom.
Pour pepperoncini juice over the chicken and scatter the whole pepperoncini peppers on top.
Sprinkle ranch and au jus seasoning evenly over the chicken and pepperoncini.
Cut butter into small pieces and distribute over the seasoned chicken.
Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks in the slow cooker.
Stir the shredded chicken to coat it in the buttery sauce; serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Pair with creamy mashed potatoes or serve on soft buns for a delightful meal.

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