Description
Mississippi Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with a vibrant pepperoncini ranch sauce. This easy-to-make recipe requires only five ingredients, making it the perfect solution for busy weeknights or friendly gatherings. The slow cooker does all the work, allowing you to enjoy tender chicken infused with zesty flavors that will impress your family and friends alike. Whether served on soft buns, over rice, or alongside fresh vegetables, this versatile meal is sure to become a staple in your cooking repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 pepperoncini peppers + 1/4 cup juice from the jar
- 1 (1 ounce) packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 (1 ounce) packet au jus seasoning
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in your slow cooker and pour over the pepperoncini juice.
- Arrange the whole pepperoncini peppers around the chicken and sprinkle ranch and au jus seasoning evenly on top.
- Scatter pieces of unsalted butter over everything in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks and mix with the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 100mg