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Slow cooker Mississippi Chicken over mashed potatoes
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Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken

Mississippi Chicken: Tender, juicy, flavorful chicken that is made simple in the slow cooker with just a few ingredients.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crockpot, Mississippi chicken, slow cooker chicken
Servings: 6
Calories: 582kcal
Author: Rachael

Equipment

  • 1 slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds chicken thighs boneless skinless
  • 1 ounce au jus gravy mix
  • 1 ounce ranch dressing mix
  • 1/4 cup salted butter
  • ¼ cup peperoncini pepper juice
  • 1/2 cup peperoncini peppers sliced or 6 peppers whole

Instructions

  • Place 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs into the slow cooker.
  • Evenly sprinkle 1 packet au jus gravy mix and 1 packet ranch dressing mix on top of the chicken.
  • Top with peperoncini pepper juice and peperoncini peppers.
  • Dot with 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) salted butter, cut into small pieces
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. No additional liquid is needed, as the chicken will produce juices.
  • When cooked through, Stir up, and shred chicken with forks, and serve. If needed, remove any fat or gristle pieces.

Notes

You can substitute chicken breasts, just check for doneness at 6 hours, and test for an internal temp of 165 degrees F. 
You can also substitute a brown gravy packet instead of au jus. 

Nutrition

Calories: 582kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 243mg | Sodium: 610mg | Potassium: 507mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 466IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 2mg