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Tender Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Tender Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken

Course: Comfort Food
Cuisine: American
Keyword: comfort food, easy recipes, family meals, slow cooker chicken, Tender Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken, weeknight dinners
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 7 hours
Total Time: 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 300kcal
This Tender Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken features flavorful ranch dressing and pepperoncini, ensuring a comforting and delicious meal.
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Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 medium onion, diced

For the Seasoning

  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix
  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix

For the Zing

  • 6 pieces pepperoncini peppers
  • ½ cup pepperoncini juice

For Richness

  • ½ cup butter cut into pats

Instructions

  • Coat the Cooker: Start by lightly coating the inside of your large slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
  • Layer the Onion: Place the diced onion at the bottom of the slow cooker. This will add a lovely sweetness as it cooks and helps infuse flavor into the chicken.
  • Add the Chicken: Layer the chicken breasts on top of the onion evenly. Make sure to spread them out to promote even cooking.
  • Season the Chicken: Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over the chicken. This seasoning will bring incredible flavor that your family will adore.
  • Top Off with Peppers: Place the pepperoncini peppers over the chicken and pour the pepperoncini juice on top. Add a few pats of butter for richness and depth.
  • Cook to Perfection: Cover the slow cooker. Cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 6-7 hours, until the chicken shreds easily with a fork.
  • Shred and Serve: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken in the slow cooker, mixing it well with the juices. Serve warm over mashed potatoes, rice, or even in sandwiches.

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color. Use chicken thighs for an even richer texture. If using frozen chicken, increase cooking time by about an hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 900mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg