Description

This easy Mississippi Chicken recipe features tender, flavorful chicken breasts slow-cooked with au jus gravy mix, ranch dressing mix, pepperoncini peppers, and butter. Perfect for a hands-off meal, the slow cooker infuses the chicken with a tangy, savory sauce that’s delicious served over rice or mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken and Vegetables

3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 medium onion, diced
8–10 pepperoncini peppers

Seasonings and Sauces

1 packet au jus gravy mix
1 packet ranch dressing mix
¾ cup juice from pepperoncini peppers
½ cup butter, sliced

Instructions

Prepare Crock Pot: Spray a large crock pot with non-stick cooking spray or line it with a crock pot liner to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
Layer Ingredients: Place the diced onion at the bottom of the crock pot, then arrange the chicken breasts evenly on top of the onions.
Add Seasonings: Sprinkle the au jus gravy mix and ranch dressing mix evenly over the chicken breasts for maximum flavor infusion.
Add Peppers and Butter: Scatter the pepperoncini peppers over the chicken, place the butter slices randomly on top, then pour the pepperoncini juice all over to add tanginess and moisture.
Cook: Cover the crock pot and cook on high heat for 4-5 hours or on low heat for 6-7 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.

Notes

Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts to ensure the chicken absorbs the flavors well and cooks evenly.
Adjust the number of pepperoncini peppers and the amount of their juice depending on how spicy and tangy you want the dish.
Serve this Mississippi Chicken over rice, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
This recipe works great for meal prep as it keeps well in the refrigerator for several days.
For a lower fat version, you can reduce the butter to ¼ cup or use a butter substitute.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4-7 hours
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American Southern

Keywords: Mississippi chicken, slow cooker chicken, easy crock pot recipes, ranch chicken, pepperoncini chicken, comfort food