Crockpot Mississippi Chicken
This easy, flavorful chicken recipe made in the slow cooker is packed with savory ranch and au jus seasoning, tangy pepperoncini peppers, and butter. A simple and delicious meal with minimal effort.
Equipment
- Crockpot/Slow Cooker (6-quart)
- measuring spoons
- Spatula or tongs
- Cutting board and knife
Ingredients
- 4-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 6-8 pepperoncini peppers whole or sliced
- Optional: Pepperoncini juice for extra flavor
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker, arranging them in a single layer.
- Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix and au jus gravy mix over the chicken.
- Cut the butter into pieces and place it on top of the chicken. Add the pepperoncini peppers evenly on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
- Once cooked, use tongs or a spatula to serve the chicken. You can shred it for sandwiches or serve it as-is with rice or vegetables.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 254 kcal
- Protein: 21g
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 1g
- Cholesterol: 101 mg
- Sodium: 262 mg
- Potassium: 450 mg
- Vitamin A: 629 IU
- Vitamin C: 32 mg
- Calcium: 15 mg
- Iron: 1 mg