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    Home » Main Dishes » Mississippi Chicken (Crock Pot Meal)

    Mississippi Chicken (Crock Pot Meal)

    Published: Mar 27, 2020 · Modified: Aug 30, 2023 by Sula · This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

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    Mississippi chicken pin.

    This is a recipe that a friend told me about, saying “you’ve gotta try Mississippi Chicken” – she was right! Its one of those oh-so-easy meals thanks to a trusty crockpot, a couple of seasoning packets (au jus and ranch dressing) and butter.

    The author at thecountrycook.net, uses boneless skinless chicken breasts. I also made this with boneless, skinless thighs and had great results so don’t get too hung up on specific cuts of meat. As long as it’s boneless and skinless, you will be fine.

    peppers in jars

    The recipe calls for pepperoncini peppers, the whole kind, but the first time I tried it I only had deli-sliced ones and they worked great. It’s also a way to ensure you get some of the peppers in every serving.

    In theory, the peppers should produce a little bit of tang, but I think it gets lost in the cooking process. A way to bump this up would be to add some of the juice from the peperoncini jar before cooking, or just serve with additional peppers (which I did). Either way, you can’t go wrong.

    What truly carries this recipe is the butter. Chicken can get pretty dry, but not when you add a stick of butter to the crockpot!

    ingredients placed in crock pot

    The butter eliminates the need for any additional liquid for the mix. And for anyone following the keto diet, it provides a good dose of fat for your macro counts!

    Mississippi chicken shredded in crock pot

    After slow-cooking all day, your reward is a supply of shredded chicken, which can be served a variety of ways. Keto dieters will want to eat as-is with maybe a side salad or other diet-friendly dish.

    But I have to admit, I like it even better served with a carb.

    Brown rice works well.

    mississippi chicken in a bowl with rice
    Mississippi chicken sandwich

    And my favorite? A hoagie roll.

    Mississippi Chicken. So yummy!

    pin for mississippi chicken

    Do you love your slow cooker? Maybe you'd like to try some acorn squash or slow cooker pork chops.

    And a slow cooker Italian pork roast is a delicious way to meal prep. The slow cooker really is your best friend for easy weeknight dinners!

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    Mississippi chicken shredded in crock pot
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    Mississippi Chicken

    delicious!
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time6 hours hrs
    Total Time6 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 373kcal
    Author: Sula

    Ingredients

    • 3 lb chicken boneless and skinless breasts or thighs
    • 1 packet au jus gravy mix
    • 1 packet ranch dressing mix
    • ½ cup butter one stick
    • 6 peperoncini peppers or ¼ cup deli-sliced

    Instructions

    • Add chicken to the slow cooker.
    • Sprinkle au jus and ranch mix over the chicken.
    • Top with the whole stick of butter and the peppers.
    • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
    • When the cooking time is up, take two forks and shred the chicken. It will be very tender and pull apart easily.

    Notes

    Serve with brown rice or hard rolls. This is also keto-friendly if eaten as-is.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 226mg | Potassium: 231mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 659IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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    1. Alison

      August 14, 2020 at 7:48 pm

      5 stars
      I've never heard of Mississippi chicken! This recipe is SO simple!

      Reply
      • Sula

        August 15, 2020 at 7:09 am

        It really is very simple and delicious!

        Reply
    2. Cindy

      August 14, 2020 at 7:21 pm

      5 stars
      This was so delicious. I made it today! It was approved by my entire family! I am adding it to the rotation! YUMMMM

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      • Sula

        August 15, 2020 at 7:10 am

        It's family friendly for sure!

        Reply
    3. Denay DeGuzman

      August 14, 2020 at 6:03 pm

      5 stars
      What a flavorful slow cooker recipe! I love that this Mississippi chicken is easy to make with common refrigerator and pantry items. I'll be serving mine over mashed potatoes alongside a crisp garden salad.

      Reply
      • Sula

        August 14, 2020 at 6:43 pm

        Oh yum, sounds like a fabulous combo!

        Reply
    4. Chef Mireille

      August 14, 2020 at 5:41 pm

      5 stars
      What an easy peezy dinner in the slow cooker. I love this recipe for its ease and convenience.

      Reply
      • Sula

        August 14, 2020 at 5:44 pm

        Exactly! Makes dinner a breeze!

        Reply
    5. Alexandra

      August 14, 2020 at 5:13 pm

      5 stars
      I had no idea something this tasty could be so simple! Delicious recipe - another great way to enjoy chicken.

      Reply
      • Sula

        August 14, 2020 at 5:44 pm

        You can never have too many chicken recipes!

        Reply
    6. Vincit

      March 29, 2020 at 10:59 am

      5 stars
      Finger licking' good!

      Reply
      • Sula

        March 29, 2020 at 12:03 pm

        For sure!

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