Easy Crockpot Mississippi Chicken Recipe with Zesty Ranch Sauce
A simple and flavorful slow cooker chicken recipe featuring a zesty ranch sauce and pepperoncini peppers, perfect for an effortless and comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 10 minutes (low) or 3 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 to 2 pounds / 680–900 grams)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 ounce / 28 grams)
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix (about 1 ounce / 28 grams)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (8 tablespoons / 113 grams), sliced
- 6–8 whole pepperoncini peppers with 1/4 cup (60 ml) pepper juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture and place evenly at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning mix, au jus gravy mix, garlic powder, and black pepper evenly over the chicken.
- Slice the unsalted butter into pats and place evenly on top of the chicken.
- Scatter the pepperoncini peppers over everything and pour about 1/4 cup (60 ml) of the pepper juice over the top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and is tender enough to shred.
- Remove chicken breasts and shred using two forks in the crockpot or on a plate.
- Return shredded chicken to the sauce and stir well to combine.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or vegetables.
Notes
Pat chicken dry to avoid watery sauce. Slice butter into pats for even melting. Use pepperoncini juice for signature tang. If sauce is too thin after shredding, cook uncovered on high for 15-20 minutes to thicken. Avoid lifting lid frequently to maintain cooking temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (a
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Protein: 40
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