Mississippi Chicken
User Reviews
3.8
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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
10
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Calories
248 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Mississippi Chicken
Description
Mississippi Chicken is made by placing chicken breasts in a slow cooker and adding dry packets of au jus gravy mix, ranch seasoning mix (not the dressing mix), sliced pepperoncini, and butter. As it cooks for several hours on low or a shorter time on high, the chicken becomes tender and shreds easily, absorbing the mix of savory and mildly tangy flavors from the seasonings and pepperoncini.
The au jus seasoning provides a rich, beefy flavor base, while ranch seasoning imparts herb and savory notes without overwhelming saltiness. Pepperoncini slices add a subtle heat and acidic brightness, balanced by the butter, which enriches the sauce’s texture. Once shredded, the chicken is mixed well with the cooking juices, creating a moist, flavorful dish.
It can be served in sandwich buns topped with provolone cheese or spooned over mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or rice. This versatility allows it to function as a main course or hearty filling. Adjusting salt can be done by choosing the ranch seasoning mix carefully and adding salt to taste if needed.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup Pepperoncini sliced
- 1/2 cup butter
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a slow cooker. Cover.
- Cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 6-8 hours until chicken is tender and easily shreds.
- Shred the chicken with a fork and stir well to coat in the sauce from the slow cooker.
Notes
- Au jus seasoning is commonly found near canned gravies and chili seasoning in grocery stores.
- Use ranch seasoning mix instead of ranch dressing mix to avoid excessive saltiness.
- Serving options include sandwich buns with provolone cheese or over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 248kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 451mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 538mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 367IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.8
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