This easy Crockpot Mississippi Chicken is tender, buttery, and full of tangy ranch flavor. Made with just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep to deliver big savory, rich flavor, it's the perfect family dinner or meal prep recipe!
Crockpot Mississippi Chicken
When life gets busy, you need a warm, home-cooked meal that practically makes itself. This Crockpot Mississippi Chicken is one of my go-to dinners.
It's a twist on the classic, famous, ultra savory Mississippi Pot Roast, using chicken instead!
With tender shredded chicken slow-cooked in ranch seasoning, au jus mix, butter, and tangy pepperoncini peppers, it’s an easy weeknight meal with big Southern flavor and minimal effort. It’s rich, savory, and full of comforting flavor the whole family will love.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
If you love simple slow cooker recipes that taste like comfort food, this Mississippi Chicken will be on repeat in your kitchen.
- Quick prep: Just 5 minutes to throw together! No searing or chopping required.
- Incredible flavor: Buttery, savory, and just a little tangy thanks to those pepperoncinis.
- Family favorite: Mild enough for the kids, but flavorful enough to impress adults.
- Versatile: Serve it over mashed potatoes, rice, noodles, or on sandwich rolls.
It’s the perfect “dump and go” crockpot meal for busy days, game nights, or anytime you want a dinner that practically cooks itself.
How to Serve Crockpot Mississippi Chicken
This Crockpot Mississippi Chicken is deliciously versatile. Try serving it:
- Over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice so that they'll soak up all that savory, yummy gravy.
- On sandwich rolls or hoagie buns for an easy game-day sandwich. We like to add a slice of cheese and toast ours!
- Alongside roasted green beans, corn on the cob, or coleslaw for a complete meal.
- Use leftovers on quesadillas, nachos, or baked potatoes!
Store in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for busy nights later on.
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- Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup - A zesty, hearty soup loaded with tender chicken, beans, corn, and bold Mexican flavors.
- Crockpot Chicken Marsala - Juicy chicken simmered in a rich mushroom and Marsala wine sauce for an elegant, restaurant-style meal made easy in the slow cooker.
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Crockpot Mississippi Chicken
Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
- 1 packet au jus mix
- ½ cup salted butter
- 5 to 8 pepperoncini peppers
- ¼ cup juice from pepperoncini jar
Instructions
- Add 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts to the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle ranch dressing mix and au jus mix on top of the chicken. Then, top with butter and peperoncini peppers and add pepperoncini juice.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- When it's ready, take a couple of forks and shred the chicken. Serve warm.
Notes
- Don't add any additional liquid. It will make enough on its own as it cooks.
- To reheat, spread meat out on a baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for about 7-10 minutes, or until heated through. Heat gravy on the stove in a saucepan or in the microwave in a microwave-safe dish. You can also reheat meat in the microwave for a quicker method.
- Storage: Store covered in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
- Freezer Directions: Mississippi chicken can be frozen before or after cooking. To freeze before cooking, simply add all ingredients to a freezer bag. To freeze after cooking, shred, and transfer to a freezer bag.
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