Mississippi Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
326 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Mississippi Chicken
Description
Mississippi Chicken consists of boneless, skinless chicken breasts cooked in a slow cooker along with pepperoncini peppers and their juice, ranch seasoning mix, au jus seasoning, and butter. The long, low cooking softens the chicken allowing it to shred easily and absorb the tang and mild spiciness from the pepperoncini combined with the rich, herby flavors from the seasoning packets and butter.
After cooking, the chicken is shredded and mixed with the cooking juices, creating a juicy, flavorful base that can be used in a variety of ways, such as sandwiches, wraps, or alongside vegetables or rice. The simplicity of assembling the ingredients and slow cooking allows the flavors to develop without much active prep.
For longer cooking times, substituting chicken thighs can help keep the meat moist. Use unsalted butter to control salt levels since the seasoning packets are salty. Taste before adding extra salt.
Ingredients
- 4 large chicken breast boneless skinless
- 12 Pepperoncini peppers plus 1/4 cup juice from the jar
- 1 (1 ounce) packet ranch seasoning mix I use Hidden Valley
- 1 (1 ounce) packet au jus seasoning
- 1/2 cup butter cut into pieces, unsalted, 1 stick
Instructions
- Add the chicken breasts to your slow cooker. Pour in the pepperoncini juice and then add the peppers on/around the chicken. Sprinkle the chicken with the ranch and au jus seasoning, and then place the butter on top. Cover and cook for 3-4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low.
- Shred the chicken with two forks, toss with the sauce, then serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Using chicken thighs instead of breasts can prevent drying out during longer slow cooking times.
- Choose unsalted butter to avoid excessive saltiness since the seasonings contain salt.
- Adjust salt after cooking by tasting, to avoid oversalting.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 326kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 137mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 552mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 613mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 586IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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