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A plate featuring Mississippi Chicken, tender from the Crock Pot, alongside mashed potatoes, green peas, and pepperoncini peppers, with a fork on the side.

Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken Recipe

Vicky
Dinner is easy with this Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken Recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights - it comes together with just 10 minutes of prep! Pair it with rice or mashed potatoes for a meal that’s as satisfying as it is simple.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Course Crock Pot Meal
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 304 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds chicken breasts
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix
  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix
  • 8 whole pepperoncini peppers keep the juice!
  • ¾ cup pepperoncini juice
  • ½ cup 1 stick butter, sliced

Instructions
 

  • Spray your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Add onion to the bottom and place the chicken on top.
  • Sprinkle ranch mix and au jus packets over the chicken.
  • Add pepperoncini, juice, and butter slices.
  • Cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 6-7 hours.
  • Shred chicken in the slow cooker and serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.

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Notes

  • Want extra tender chicken? Swap chicken breasts for thighs—no other changes needed.
  • Don’t skip the pepperoncini juice—it’s what gives the dish that delicious tangy flavor.
  • Got leftovers? Save the juices to use as gravy for reheating or drizzling over rice the next day.
Nutritional information provided is an estimate and may vary based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.

Nutrition

Calories: 304kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 37gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 139mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 678mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 440IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken Recipe
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