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Easy Mississippi Chicken Recipe

This easy Mississippi Chicken recipe transforms simple chicken breasts into a tender, savory delight. With a quick sear and the magic of your slow cooker, it is the perfect flavorful weeknight meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix
  • 1/2 cup salted butter 1 stick, cut into pieces
  • 6 peperoncini peppers

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Skillet

Method
 

Prepare and Sear the Chicken
  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
  2. In a hot skillet over medium-high heat, sear the chicken breasts for 1-2 minutes per side until lightly golden.
Assemble in the Slow Cooker
  1. Add the seared chicken breasts to the bottom of the slow cooker in a single layer.
  2. Sprinkle the packet of au jus gravy mix and the packet of ranch dressing mix evenly over the chicken.
  3. Top with the pieces of butter and arrange the peperoncini peppers over the top.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  5. Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, mixing with the juices, and serve.

Notes

Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.