Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken Recipe

This Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken Recipe is a simple 5 ingredient recipe that all you do is dump the ingredients into the slow cooker and let it cook. Come dinner time you have a tender chicken that is perfect for eating as the main dish alone or making Mississippi chicken sandwiches with. 

Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken Recipe

If you are looking for a simple, easy to make true crockpot recipe that you dump the ingredients in the slow cooker, turn it on and let it cook then you are going to love this slow cooker Mississippi chicken recipe. 

Made with chicken breasts, Au Jus powder gravy mix, ranch seasoning, butter and pepperoncini peppers this easy slow cooker recipe is a great one to set it and forget it. Dump all of the ingredients into the slow cooker, turn it on and then dinner will be done. The best thing about this recipe is even if you cook it over the 8 hour cook time, it doesn’t dry out! It is the perfect dinner recipe to prep before going to work so it is ready when you get home. 

Many times when I make this chicken recipe for dinner, the next day I make Mississippi chicken sandwiches with the leftovers for lunch. 

This slow cooker recipe is also easy to double if you are like me and keep easy to grab dinners in the freezer. I make a double batch, have one for dinner, and then freeze the other portion to be able to grab and heat up another time when I need a quick dinner when I haven’t made a plan.

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• Crockpot Chicken Tacos
• Paprika Chicken
• Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
• Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

What is Mississippi Chicken?

Mississippi Chicken is a flavorful and simple slow cooker dish that features chicken breasts or thighs cooked a mixture of butter, ranch seasoning mix, au jus gravy mix, pepperoncini peppers. The combination of butter, ranch seasoning, and pepperoncini peppers gives Mississippi Chicken its distinctive taste, with the peppers adding a subtle heat and tanginess to the dish. Cooking the chicken in the slow cooker allows it to become tender and infused with the flavors of the sauce it is cooked in. 

How to Serve Mississippi Chicken

Depending on your preference, you can either shred it using forks or leave it whole. Shredded chicken tends to absorb more of the sauce and flavoring the inside of the chicken as well.

Serve it on top of a base. Make a base so you can layer the cooked chicken and have the flavors combine. You can use cooked rice, mashed potatoes, pasta, or even crusty bread. The base will soak up the delicious sauce and provide a foundation for the dish. Then place the shredded chicken on top with the sauce. 

Serve it as the main dish item. Leaving the chicken breasts whole or shredding them make it the focus of the meal. Then add a few side dishes that pair well with the chicken to round out the meal.

Make a Mississippi Chicken Sandwich. This is a great option for serving Mississippi chicken for a crowd along with serving it for dinner. You can use the whole chicken breast or shred the chicken. If serving a crowd I suggest shredding the chicken.

How to Make a Mississippi Pulled Chicken Sandwich

The best way to make a Mississippi chicken sandwich is to shred the chicken when it is done cooking. Using a crusty roll or crusty bread like sub rolls add the cooked chicken along with peppers and sauce to the bread or roll. Top with Mozzarella cheese and put in the oven under the broiler for 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese.

What to Serve with Mississippi Chicken 

Mississippi Chicken is often served with sides that complement its flavors well. Here are some options you might consider:

• Mashed Potatoes: Creamy mashed potatoes provide a nice contrast to the spicy, savory flavors of Mississippi Chicken. 
• Cornbread: A classic Southern side dish, cornbread adds a sweet note that balances the heat of the chicken.
• Green Beans: Whether sautéed, steamed, grilled or roasted, green beans offer a fresh and crunchy element to the meal.
• Cole Slaw: Creamy cole slaw can provide a cool and refreshing contrast to the chicken.
• Macaroni and Cheese: Rich and cheesy macaroni and cheese pairs well with the bold flavors of Mississippi Chicken. My whole family loves it when I pair this chicken recipe with crockpot mac and cheese, baked mac and cheese, and Chicken and Broccoli Mac and Cheese.
• Corn on the Cob: Boiled or grilled corn on the cob is a simple and delicious side that complements the meal.
• Biscuits: Fluffy biscuits are a comforting accompaniment to any Southern-style dish our favorites are air fryer cheddar bay biscuits, buttermilk biscuits and garlic cheddar biscuits.
• Potato Salad: Creamy potato salad can add a satisfyingly hearty component to the meal.
• Fried Okra: Crispy fried okra adds a crunchy texture and a touch of Southern charm to the meal.
• Rice. You can serve plain rice or add extra flavor by making a rice like garlic rice, garlic parmesan rice or baked rice.

Variations And Substitutions

Butter. I use salted butter but you can also use unsalted butter.

Ranch Seasoning mix. The easiest way is to use the packet ranch, but if you are wanting to skip having additives in your food then use homemade ranch seasoning. 

Au Jus Mix. This is the packets of Au Jus gravy mix that you find in the grocery store. If you can not find it or do not have it on hand you can use a packet of Onion soup mix and 4 tablespoons of beef bullion. 

Add veggies. You can add diced onions and diced bell peppers along with the pepperoncini peppers. 

Chicken. Chicken breasts and chicken thighs will work with this recipe. If you are using chicken thighs then you will want to cut the butter amount in half as chicken thighs have a higher fat content than chicken breasts. 

How to store Leftovers

Allow the chicken to cool down to room temperature before refrigerating. Place the leftover chicken in an airtight container or in a bowl and wrap it tightly with aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Consume the leftover crockpot Mississippi Chicken within 3-4 days if stored in the refrigerator. 

Can I freeze Mississippi Chicken?

If you don’t plan to eat the leftover chicken within a few days, consider freezing it for longer storage. Place the chicken in a freezer-safe container or resealable freezer bags. Label the container with the date to keep track of its freshness. Frozen Mississippi Chicken can typically last for up to 2-3 months.

How to reheat leftover Mississippi Chicken

When you’re ready to enjoy the leftover chicken, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight if it’s frozen. Reheat the chicken thoroughly. You can reheat it in the microwave, oven, or on the stovetop, depending on your preference.

Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken Recipe Ingredients

• Boneless skinless chicken breast. You can also use boneless skinless chicken thighs.
• Pepperoncini peppers and the juice. The whole jar of Pepperoncini peppers and the juice.
• Dry au jus gravy mix.
• Dry ranch dressing mix. If you are using homemade ranch mix you want to use 2 tablespoons of homemade ranch mix.
• Salted butter.

How to Make Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken

Spray the slow cooker cooking pan with non stick spray or line with a slow cooker liner.

In the pot of the crockpot place the chicken. 

Then pour the chicken broth on top of the chicken.

Next, add the full jar of pepperoncini peppers and the juice.

Sprinkle dry ranch mix and the Au Jus gravy mix on top of the chicken.

Place the stick of butter on top of the chicken.

Place the slow cooker lid on the slow cooker and then turn the slow cooker to low cook temperature and cook for 8 hours. You can also cook this recipe on high for 3-4 hours if you need a shorter cooking time. 

After the chicken is done cooking, use 2 forks to shred the chicken and mix with the sauce in the bottom of the slow cooker. You can shred the chicken in the slow cooker or you can remove the chicken breasts and shred them on a cutting board and add the chicken back into the slow cooker to mix with the sauce. 

If you do not want to shred the chicken you can leave the chicken breasts whole. 

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