Mississippi Chicken: Slow Cooker Magic
Crockpot chicken: master this incredibly tender Mississippi recipe featuring savory ranch, au jus, and tangy pepperoncini. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini juice from the jar
- 10 pepperoncini peppers
- 1 packet ranch seasoning powder
- 1 packet au jus mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
Instructions
- Spray the bottom of the crockpot with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Add 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts evenly to the crockpot.
- Pour in 1/2 cup pepperoncini juice from the jar, then arrange 10 pepperoncini peppers around the chicken.
- Sprinkle 1 packet ranch seasoning powder and 1 packet au jus mix over the chicken, then place pieces of 1/2 cup unsalted butter on top.
- Cover and cook for 3-4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low until tender.
- Shred the cooked chicken, then stir it into the sauce before serving over mashed potatoes.
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Notes
- For fall-apart tender chicken, ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) before shredding. This guarantees safety and optimal texture.
- If the sauce seems too thin after shredding, you can thicken it slightly by stirring in a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water) and cooking on high for another 15-20 minutes.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze portions for up to 2-3 months. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- If the sauce seems too thin after shredding, you can thicken it slightly by stirring in a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water) and cooking on high for another 15-20 minutes.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze portions for up to 2-3 months. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.