Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken Recipe

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Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken Recipe

Tender, tangy, buttery Mississippi Chicken made easy in the slow cooker, choose the classic packet method or my clean, from-scratch seasoning. Minimal prep, pantry ingredients, and the most versatile shredded chicken for sandwiches, bowls, or over mashed potatoes.

Prep Time5

Cook Time4

Total Time4 5

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American, Southern

Servings:

Author: Kellie

Cost: $10

Equipment

slow cooker

Ingredients

3 pounds boneless skinless chicken (thighs preferred; breasts work well, just reduce cooking time by 30 minutes)
6 whole pepperoncini
¼ cup pepperoncini brine from the jar
4 Tablespoons usaltes butter cut up
1 1 oz packet ranch seasoning mix
1 1 oz packet au jus or brown gravy mix

Instructions

Add chicken to slow cooker in an even layer.
Sprinkle ranch and au jus packets over chicken.
Add pepperoncini and pour in pepperoncini brine (plus broth if using the from-scratch option). Dot with butter.
Cook on LOW 6–7 hours or HIGH 3–4 hours until chicken is tender and easily shreds (165°F+).
Shred chicken in the pot. For a thicker sauce, stir in a slurry of 1 Tbsp cornstarch + 1 Tbsp cold water and cook 10–15 minutes more (or whisk in a paste of 1 Tbsp softened butter + 1 Tbsp flour).
Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or on toasted rolls with provolone.

Notes

Use thighs for juiciest results; breasts work, just cook to shreddable and don’t overdo it.
Salt smart: Packets can be salty; opt for low-sodium broth and add salt at the end if needed.
Thicken to taste: Cornstarch slurry or a quick beurre manié (butter + flour) makes a silky gravy.
Heat level: Regular pepperoncini are mild; use hot pepperoncini or add red pepper flakes for kick.
Make-ahead: Cools and reheats beautifully; freezes up to 3 months.

From-Scratch Option

1½ tsp kosher salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp dried dill

1 tsp dried parsley

½ tsp dried chives (optional)

½ tsp mustard powder

½ tsp paprika (smoked or sweet)

1 tsp sugar (optional, for balance)

½ cup low-sodium chicken broth

Stir together salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, parsley, chives, mustard powder, paprika, and sugar; sprinkle over chicken.

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