Description
Mississippi Chicken delivers a mouthwatering dinner that practically cooks itself in your slow cooker. Tender chicken swimming in tangy ranch and pepperoncini sauce becomes the ultimate weeknight meal your family will devour.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 packet au jus mix
Liquids and Fats:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 46 pepperoncinis
Instructions
- Nestle 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts into your slow cooker, ensuring they sit flat and have enough space.
- Generously dust the entire surface of the chicken with 1 packet of ranch dressing mix and 1 packet of au jus mix, covering every inch of meat.
- Slice ½ cup of unsalted butter into thin pats and distribute them directly on top of the seasoned chicken.
- Carefully pour 1 cup of chicken broth around the sides of the chicken, creating a gentle liquid base in the slow cooker.
- Strategically place 46 pepperoncinis across the top of the chicken, spacing them evenly for consistent flavor distribution.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set the temperature to low, allowing the chicken to cook slowly for 6-8 hours, or choose high heat for 4 hours until the meat becomes tender.
- Once cooking is complete, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the liquid, mixing the meat thoroughly with the accumulated sauce for maximum flavor absorption.
Notes
- Check chicken doneness with a meat thermometer, aiming for 165°F internal temperature for safe consumption.
- Drain excess liquid before shredding to control sauce consistency and prevent wateriness.
- Pepperoncinis add a tangy kick, but can be reduced or removed for sensitive palates.
- For a low-carb version, serve over cauliflower rice or with zucchini noodles instead of traditional sides.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-8 hours
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg