Description
Spicy & Savory Mississippi Chicken is a flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with zesty seasonings and pepperoncini peppers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
- 1 jar pepperoncini peppers (with juice)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Grease the inside of your slow cooker with cooking spray or oil.
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker in a single layer.
- Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix and au jus gravy mix over the chicken.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper over the chicken.
- Cut the butter into cubes and distribute them over the seasoned chicken.
- Pour the jar of pepperoncini peppers, including juice, over the chicken and butter.
- Cover the slow cooker and set to low for 4 to 6 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve over rice, in a sandwich, or with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control spiciness.
- This dish pairs well with rice or bread.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg