Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
254 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken
Description
The Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken recipe involves placing boneless skinless chicken breasts at the base of a slow cooker, seasoning with a ranch dressing packet, topping with jarred pepperoncini peppers including their juice, and finishing with a stick of butter on top. The chicken cooks slowly on low for six to eight hours or on high for three to four hours until it becomes tender enough to shred with forks.
The slow cooking process infuses the chicken with a savory, buttery flavor that balances with the slight heat and tang of the pepperoncinis. The chicken retains moisture and shreds easily, making it versatile for various serving styles. The ranch seasoning adds an herbed depth, while the butter enriches the resulting sauce.
This chicken pairs well over mashed potatoes, rice, or in sandwiches for a filling meal. Leftovers should be stored in airtight containers and refrigerated for up to five to seven days, ensuring easy meal prep and reheating options.
Ingredients
- 5 chicken breast large, boneless skinless
- 8 oz Pepperoncini peppers with juice, jar
- 1 Ranch dressing mix packet
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
Instructions
- Add the chicken breasts to the bottom of the slow cooker. (I used a 6 quart crock pot.)
- Sprinkle ranch packet over the top of the chicken and pour the jar of peppercinis on top.
- Place the stick of butter on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- When it is ready, take two forks and shred the chicken.
- Stir and serve.
Notes
- Serve over mashed potatoes for a classic comfort meal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate up to 5-7 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 254kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 262mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 450mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 629IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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