Mississippi Chicken

Name: Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 5 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 ounce au jus mix ((1 packet)); 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix ((1 packet)); 1/2 cup pepperoncini juice; 8-10 whole pepperoncinis; 1/4 cup unsalted butter (cubed)

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Mississippi chicken is the lighter chicken version of the classic Mississippi pot roast, slow-cooked with au jus mix, ranch seasoning, butter, and tangy pepperoncini peppers until fork-tender and full of savory, briny flavor.

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Total

4h 5m

Servings

8

Difficulty

Hard

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

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2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 ounce au jus mix ((1 packet))
2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix ((1 packet))
1/2 cup pepperoncini juice
8-10 whole pepperoncinis
1/4 cup unsalted butter (cubed)

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Instructions

1
Trim any fat from the chicken breasts and place into the bottom of a 6-8 quart slow cooker.
2
Sprinkle the au jus packet and ranch seasoning evenly over the chicken.
3
Pour the pepperoncini juice on top then add 8-10 whole peppers. Place the cubed butter on top.
4
Cover and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours. Remember that each slow cooker runs differently. Once the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, it is done.
5
Once done, shred the chicken and serve meat and gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, noodles, cauliflower rice, etc.

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Tips & Notes

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Pro tips

Trim visible fat from chicken breasts before adding to the slow cooker for cleaner flavor and texture.
Cube the butter and place it on top at the end of layering so it melts evenly into the gravy during cooking.
Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer at the end of the minimum cook time (5 hours on LOW) to avoid overcooking; slow cookers vary in heat output.
Reserve pepperoncini peppers whole or chop them for serving depending on your preference for pepper pieces in the final dish.

Substitutions

au jus mix → beef or chicken bouillon cubes dissolved in water (adjust liquid ratio)
ranch seasoning mix → homemade seasoning blend with dried dill, parsley, garlic powder, and onion powder
pepperoncini juice → banana pepper juice or mild pickle juice (note: reduces the signature spicy-tangy flavor)

Storage & make-ahead

Store covered in the refrigerator up to 3 days; freeze up to 3 months. Reheat gently on low in the slow cooker or on the stovetop with a splash of broth.

Equipment

slow cooker (6-8 quart) · meat thermometer

Common Questions

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How long does Mississippi chicken take to cook?

Cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Cooking time varies by slow cooker model.

Can I substitute the pepperoncini peppers?

Yes. Use banana peppers or jalapeños for less heat, or banana pepper juice in place of pepperoncini juice. The signature tangy-spicy flavor may shift slightly.