Description

A flavorful and easy-to-make Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken recipe featuring tender slow-cooked chicken breasts simmered in ranch seasoning, au jus gravy mix, garlic, and tangy pepperoncini peppers. Perfect served over mashed potatoes, rice, or on sandwich rolls for a delicious and comforting meal.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast (or boneless, skinless chicken thighs)

Seasonings & Sauces

1 ounce au jus gravy mix (1 packet)
2 tablespoons ranch seasoning (1 packet)
4 garlic cloves, pressed

Peppers

6 ounces sliced pepperoncini peppers (or banana peppers)
2 tablespoons pepperoncini juice (from the jar)

Instructions

Prepare the slow cooker and chicken: Place the 3 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts into the crock pot in a single layer.
Add seasonings and garlic: Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix, au jus gravy mix, and the pressed garlic evenly over the chicken, ensuring it’s well coated for maximum flavor infusion.
Add the peppers and juices: Scatter all of the sliced pepperoncini peppers on top of and around the chicken in the crock pot. Pour 2 tablespoons of the pepperoncini juice from the jar over the chicken and discard the remaining juice.
Cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook the mixture on low heat for 3 to 3.5 hours, or until the chicken is tender and easily shreddable with a fork.
Shred and serve: Using two forks, pull the chicken apart into shredded pieces. Stir the shredded chicken back into the cooking juices in the crock pot to coat it well. Serve warm over mashed potatoes, on kaiser rolls as sandwiches, or over cooked rice for a hearty meal.

Notes

Using chicken thighs instead of breasts will yield a moister and slightly richer flavor.
Adjust pepperoncini juice amount based on your preference for tanginess and spiciness.
For a thicker sauce, remove the chicken once shredded and reduce the cooking liquid on the stovetop before mixing back.
This recipe is perfect for meal prep and leftovers reheat well in the microwave or on the stovetop.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American Southern

Keywords: Mississippi Chicken, Crock Pot Chicken, Slow Cooker Chicken, Ranch Chicken, Pepperoncini Chicken, Easy Weeknight Dinner