This version of Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken is a spin-off of the infamous Mississippi Pot Roast recipe which has ranch seasoning mix, gravy mix, pepperoncini peppers and butter! The chicken is tangy, not spicy, and great served over plain white rice.
Try my Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe or my SPICY Mississippi Pot Roast recipe if you love this tangy flavor combo.
Why You’ll Love This Mississippi Chicken Recipe
Cooking the chicken with the pepperoncini peppers makes a tangy and delicious sauce that I love to serve over rice. Some like to make sandwiches with this chicken and peppers, but rice is my go-to.
Having a chicken recipe like this on hand keeps the worries of what to cook for dinner at bay. Slow cooking with the crockpot takes the guesswork out of making a flavorful dinner and the tender chicken is something your family is sure to enjoy! We also make Crockpot Chicken Thighs for an easy dinner.
Recipe Ingredients
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts: Use chicken breasts for easy cooking and shredding. Boneless skinless chicken things can be used.
- Ranch Seasoning Packet: You can use a Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix or one that is labeled “dip”. We also use this mix in our Crack Chicken recipe.
- Chicken Gravy mix: Add a packet of McCormick’s chicken gravy (or any brand you like) for an added flavor and juice for the chicken.
- Butter: The butter will melt perfectly with the other ingredients and will not be overly greasy. Use unsalted butter for the seasoning packets, and peppers can be on the salty side.
- Pepperoncini peppers (and juice): You will be using jarred pepperoncini peppers and some of the liquid of those peppers from the jar. This is not an ingredient that can be substituted, the vinegar from the peppers are what makes the unique flavor of this recipe. Another similar recipe is my Dill Pickle Pot Roast, try that instead if you are unsure of the peppers in this crockpot Mississippi chicken recipe.
Step-by-Step Directions
Step One: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix and chicken gravy mix over the chicken.
Step Two – Add the sliced butter on top of the chicken.
Step Three – Pour the pepperoncini juice around the chicken.
Step Four – Place the pepperoncini peppers on and around the chicken.
Step Five – Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW heat for 6-8 hours or HIGH heat for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
Step Six – Remove cooked chicken and place in a medium or large bowl.
Step Seven – Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Step Eight – Return the shredded chicken back to the crock pot. Serve the shredded chicken with the flavorful sauce from the slow cooker. Enjoy!
How to Serve
- Easily make delicious sandwiches by putting a nice helping of shredded chicken onto toasted crusty bread. Top with provolone cheese and melt under the broiler for a gooey finish. Serve alongside green beans or a crisp mixed green salad.
- Spoon the tender chicken over creamy mashed potatoes and drizzle some of the flavorful cooking juices for added richness. Garnish with green onions or parsley and serve with a side of steamed green beans. Try this chicken with, crockpot squash au gratin, crockpot mashed potatoes, or crockpot green bean casserole.
- This chicken recipe can also be used as a baked potato topping. Top with provolone cheese for a melty goodness. Bake until the cheese is bubbly and serve alongside roasted cauliflower rice.
- Sauté cauliflower rice until tender, mix in shredded Mississippi Chicken, and top with cheese.
Recipe FAQs
Peperoncino is the generic Italian name for hot peppers. They are peppers that are sold in jars with salty vinegar brine. They are not spicy, though they have a mild kick to them. Pepperoncini peppers are low on the Scoville scale (100-500 SCU) compared to a jalapeno (2500-8000 SCU).
Use thawed chicken when making Mississippi chicken. Some studies suggest it isn’t safe to use frozen meats in the slow cooker for the temperature can stay in the danger zone.
Mississippi chicken is excellent leftover; it only gets better. Store your leftovers in a ziplock bag or Tupperware in the fridge for up to three days or freezer for up to three months.
Yes, Mississippi chicken is lower in carbs but not carb-free. Mississippi chicken has approximately four carbs per serving.
If you want to convert this recipe to an instant pot recipe, check out this instant pot misssissippi chicken recipe from Adventures of a Nurse.
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Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 oz. packet ranch dressing mix
- .87 oz. packet chicken gravy mix
- ½ cup unsalted butter sliced
- ¼ Cup pepperoncini juice
- 10-12 pepperoncini peppers
Instructions:
- Place the chicken breast in the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle on the ranch dressing mix and chicken gravy mix over the chicken.
- Add the sliced butter on top of the chicken.
- Pour the pepperoncini juice around the chicken.
- Place the pepperoncini peppers on and around the chicken.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW heat for 6-8 hours or HIGH heat for 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Serve the shredded chicken with the flavorful sauce from the slow cooker. Enjoy!
How to Video:
Sarah’s Notes:
- This recipe can easily be doubled or halved to adjust the serving size.
- Adjust the amount of pepperoncini peppers according to your preference for spiciness.
- Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts for this recipe. Both work well and result in tender, flavorful chicken.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with a tablespoon of water and add it to the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking. This will help thicken the sauce.
- To enhance the flavor, you can sprinkle some dried herbs such as thyme or rosemary into the slow cooker along with the other ingredients.
- Serve the Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken over rice, mashed potatoes, or inside sandwiches for a delicious meal
- Mississippi chicken is excellent leftover; it only gets better. Store your leftovers in a ziplock bag or Tupperware in the fridge for up to three days or freezer for up to three months.
Nutrition Information:
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
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Jackie says
Your version looks way tastier! Can’t wait to make this soon
Tim says
Hello, Sarah, All of the crockpot meals look delicious I want to learn how to cook those recipes. I want to eat differently now since not being able to eat out at restaurants because of Covid 19.
Lisa says
I always find my chicken comes out dry in the slow cooker – have you ever tried this on high? I wonder if a short cooking time might make it more to my texture preference? Just curious – the basic recipe sounds really good!!
Rachael says
I just made this overnight in my crockpot and had it for lunch today-it’s delicious!!! I had 2 thighs and a side salad and it was perfect. I’ve made the Mississippi roast as well, but I think I prefer the chicken version!!
Shane says
How can I convert this to a stove top or oven recipe?
Kimberly reed says
Oh my gosh!!! I cannot get enough of this dish. I keep the ingredients in my pantry for this at all times!! I have made it a gazillion times and will never get tired of it! I am from MS and have never heard of this! It’s is def on my favorites list, served over rice!!!
Tammy says
Oh my gosh!
I made this exactly like the recipe said, and it’s SO SPICY!!! Wow!!
Brittany says
Great flavor!
Jeri Traw says
Why couldn’t you add a packet of chicken gravy? I think I’m going to try that, to take the place of the AuJus that you use for the pot roast. I’m also going to add 1/2 onion and no peppercinis.
Anonymous says
I use a packet of lipton onion dip instead of au jus since I don’t eat red meat. Yum!
Anonymous says
that’s literally an entirely different recipe…
Alicia says
I love this recipe but I substituted the ranch dressing packet with Good Seasons Italian Dressing packets. Very flavorful!
Charissa says
My mom used to make this but the pot roast one and it is heavenly! She chops up potatoes and carrots and puts them in though. I think it helps it not be too salty! My question is can this be made in a 7 quart crockpot? I hate using it sometimes because it burns or dries out alot of recipes I try making in it, but this looks like it could be fine in it! What do you think?
Sarah Olson says
I think there should be plenty of liquid. You could add a touch of broth or butter to be safe if you’ll be gone all day.
James says
Your Awesome! Thank you for taking the time to post so many great recipes.