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Mississippi Chicken Slow Cooker

Mississippi Chicken Slow Cooker

This Mississippi Chicken Slow Cooker recipe is the easiest comfort dinner you’ll ever make. With just five main ingredients, it cooks itself into juicy, tender, flavorful shredded chicken with a zesty kick — a true family favorite that’s perfect for busy nights.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning
  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix
  • 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
  • 8–10 pepperoncinis + splash of brine
  • Optional: garlic cloves or garlic powder
  • Optional: sliced onions or baby carrots
  • Optional: cream cheese

Instructions

  1. Place chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle ranch seasoning and au jus mix evenly over the chicken.
  3. Add butter on top of the chicken.
  4. Add pepperoncinis around the chicken, plus a splash of their brine.
  5. Cover and cook on Low for 6–7 hours or High for 3–4 hours.
  6. Shred chicken in the slow cooker and mix into the juices.
  7. Serve warm over potatoes, rice, noodles, or on sandwiches.

Notes

For a creamy version, add cream cheese at the end. Add veggies like potatoes, carrots, or green beans for a complete one-pot meal. Store leftovers up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.

  • Author: Ouma Carter