Mississippi Chicken
Mississippi Chicken is a slow-cooked, ultra-tender shredded chicken dish made with ranch seasoning, au jus gravy mix, butter, and tangy pepperoncini peppers. It’s savory, buttery, and slightly zesty—perfect for easy comfort food meals with minimal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours (low) or 4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2–3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 6–8 pepperoncini peppers (whole or sliced)
- 2–3 tablespoons pepperoncini juice (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the ranch seasoning and au jus gravy mix evenly over the chicken.
- Add the pepperoncini peppers and pour in a splash of pepperoncini juice if using.
- Slice the butter and place it evenly over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the chicken is very tender.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and stir it well into the juices and peppers.
- Serve hot over rice, mashed potatoes, noodles, or on sandwich buns.
Notes
No extra liquid is needed—the chicken releases enough moisture as it cooks.Chicken thighs are extra juicy and flavorful in this recipe.For a creamy version, stir in cream cheese at the end.Great for meal prep—flavor improves the next day.Use gluten-free au jus mix if needed for a gluten-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/mississippi-chicken/
