Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken

This Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken is SO simple to make, but packed with flavor! Made with chicken breast, ranch seasoning, au jux gravy mix, pepperoncini peppers, and butter, this crockpot dinner is one of our favorite easy weeknight meals to have on the dinner rotation!

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EASY CROCKPOT MISSISSIPPI CHICKEN

If you've ever tried Mississippi Pot Roast, the flavors are truly a 10/10! This recipe works so well with different types of meat, so I decided a couple years ago to start making it with chicken, and it did not disappoint!

You only need a few simple ingredients to make this crockpot Mississippi chicken, and it turns out so delicious. Great for leftovers. Plus, it is an affordable weeknight dinner idea. If you love this recipe, you need to try Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken.

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WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS SLOW COOKER MISSISSIPPI CHICKEN

Family-Friendly: My family loves this recipe. It brings just enough spice to add so much flavor.

Easy Prep: One of my favorite things about this Mississippi chicken is that it truly only takes five minutes to put together. Adding all of the ingredients into the crockpot really takes the stress out of having to prep a family dinner, especially on a busy weeknight. Great for meal prep as well!

Budget-Friendly: Made with just a few simple ingredients, this is an affordable dinner idea that can make multipe servings. Great for meal prep as well!

INGREDIENTS

• Chicken: chicken breast is used for this recipe. However, you can substitute for chicken thighs or chuck roast.
• Seasonings: Ranch seasoning packet and au jux gravy add the true "Mississippi" flavor of this recipe.
• Butter: Unsalted butter adds a rich, buttery flavor for the crockpot chicken.
• Vegetables: Pepperoncinis and pepperoncini brine are used.

HOW TO MAKE CROCKPOT MISSISSIPPI CHICKEN

First, in a 6 qt crockpot, add chicken breast, seasonings, butter and pepperoncini to slow cooker.

Then cook chicken on low for 4-5 hours, or high for 2.5-3.5 hours.

Once the chicken finishes cooking, shred it and turn the heat down to warm.

Serve with potatoes and vegetables.

TIPS AND TRICKS

Leftovers: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave until warmed through.

Cooking: This slow cooker recipe can be cooked on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2.5-3.5 hours. I like to cook it on low if I have additional time, because it helps really enchance the flavors.

Meal prep: This slow cooker mississippi chicken is a great option to meal prep for the week. I love making this, especially when I have busy days planned.

Pepperoncinis: For this recipe, I like to add 5-6 pepperonicini's and half a jar of pepperoncini juice into the crockpot. However, you can adjust it based on flavor preference.

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