Try this simple crockpot Mississippi Chicken recipe for flavorful, tender meat that you’ll love. Simple to make and tasty. Enjoy this chicken on mashed potatoes or on a bun.
If you’re looking for easy weeknight chicken dinners, try adding my Slow Cooker Bourbon Chicken to your menu. This White Chicken Chili is delicious too!
Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken Recipe
Have you had Mississippi pot roast before? This pot roast recipe includes pepperoncini, au jus, ranch, and butter. Just reading the ingredients list will give you an idea of how delicious it is. Mississippi Chicken is basically the chicken version of this dish!
This Mississippi chicken recipe cooks in the slow cooker and uses chicken thighs, resulting in a super tender dish. The combination of seasonings infuse every bite with flavor—the slow cooking time truly helps everything meld together!
Here’s why I love this recipe and think you will too:
- Easy to prepare! This easy recipe is great for busy nights or when you want a tasty dinner without much work. Just a few ingredients and quick prep time are all you need for a delicious meal.
- The combination of ranch seasoning, au jus gravy mix, butter, and pepperoncinis makes this the most flavorful chicken. You have to try it to see what I mean!
- Slow cooking chicken thighs rather than breasts means this recipe is basically fail-proof. Guaranteed to turn out tender and juicy!
- Mississippi chicken is versatile too. Serve it over rice, with mashed potatoes, in a sandwich, or even in tacos.
Important Ingredient Notes
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs – I highly recommend using chicken thighs rather than chicken breasts. You can use chicken breasts, but they can easily overcook in the crockpot and become dry.
- Unsalted butter – The butter in this recipe makes the Mississippi chicken succulent and rich. Don’t use salted butter; there’s plenty of salt in the ranch and au jus mixes.
- Dry ranch dressing mix – For zippy ranch flavor!
- Packet of Au jus gravy mix – Gravy adds lots of savory goodness.
- Whole pepperoncini peppers – You’ll need the peppers, plus a splash of the juice.
How to Make Mississippi Chicken
Assemble:
- Arrange the chicken thighs in the bottom of a slow cooker.
- Add the cubed butter over the top.
- Sprinkle the ranch mix and au jus gravy mix over the butter and chicken.
- Add the pepperoncini and juice from the jar.
Cook and Serve:
- Cover and cook on low heat for 6 hours.
- Shred the meat, then serve as desired.
Tips and Tricks
- For extra zippy flavor, use pepperoncini rings rather than whole pepperoncini.
- Serve Mississippi chicken on a bun with cheddar or provolone cheese, over Instant Pot mashed potatoes, rice, or over grits. I think it would make a delicious over-the-top grilled cheese sandwich too!
- Simply use two forks to shred the chicken right in the crockpot, rather than taking it out and shredding it on a cutting board.
- Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a skillet.
- For advanced meal prep, you can freeze Mississippi chicken in a ziploc bag for up to 3 months. Press out the excess air and be sure to label the bag so you remember what it is! Thaw it in the fridge before reheating.
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Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken Recipe
Try this simple crockpot Mississippi Chicken recipe for flavorful, tender meat that you'll love. Enjoy this easy shredded chicken on mashed potatoes or on a bun.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1 packet dry ranch dressing mix
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 8 whole pepperoncini peppers, plus a splash of juice (about 1/4 cup)
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs in the bottom of a slow cooker. Top with butter cubes.
- Sprinkle packets of ranch mix and au jus gravy mix over the top.
- Add whole peppers (or you can swap it out for pepper rings). Add splash of the pepperoncini juice.
- Cover and cool on low for 6 hours. Shred meat before serving and enjoy.
Notes
- If you prefer to use pepperoncini rings instead, they give a little more flavor to the chicken!
- Chicken breasts make a delicious swap but they tend to dry out unlike chicken thighs.
- Serve Mississippi Chicken on a bun with cheese or over a plate of mashed potatoes!
- Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a skillet.
Nutrition
Serving: 1scoop, Calories: 329kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 29g, Fat: 22g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 184mg, Sodium: 487mg, Potassium: 375mg, Sugar: 0.01g, Vitamin A: 509IU, Calcium: 18mg, Iron: 1mg
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Just got my first slow cooker.😃.this recipe will be my first to cook this weekend.wish me luck
I made the Mississippi Chicken and it turned out great. I gave my Daughter and Son-n-law some. She let her co-workers try it; and then she asked for the recipe for her and her co-workers.
One of my family’s favorites!