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Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken

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A simple and flavorful slow-cooked chicken recipe featuring tender chicken breasts with tangy pepperoncini and savory seasonings, perfect for sandwiches and meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts About 6–8 breasts; can substitute with thighs.
  • 1 ounce au jus mix 1 packet or 2 tablespoons; brown gravy mix works too.
  • 1 ounce ranch dressing mix 1 packet or 2 tablespoons.
  • 6-8 pepperoncini peppers Whole, adjust quantity based on spice preference.
  • 1/4 cup butter Optional, for extra richness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the chicken breasts in the crock pot in a single layer if possible.
  2. Evenly sprinkle the au jus mix and ranch dressing mix over the chicken.
  3. Tuck the whole pepperoncini peppers among the breasts. Add the butter on top if using.
Cooking
  1. Cover and seal the lid. Cook on Low for 4 hours or High for 2 hours. If the breasts are very large, add about 30 minutes. No extra liquid is needed.
  2. Remove the lid and check doneness: the chicken is ready when it pulls apart easily with two forks. The safe internal temperature is 165°F (74°C).
Serving
  1. Shred the chicken one breast at a time using forks or shredding claws, keeping the pepperoncini whole or chopped as you prefer.
  2. Serve warm with the cooking juices spooned over the meat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 46gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 780mg

Notes

For creamier sauce, add cream cheese during the last 10 minutes. Adjust the number of pepperoncini for less tang. Store leftovers properly and reheat safely.
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