Tender, melt-in-your-mouth Mississippi chicken is cooked in a savory mixture that’s loaded with flavor. Super quick and virtually effortless to put together, you only need 6 easy-to-find ingredients, this makes the perfect weeknight meal.

This is the perfect crockpot chicken recipe in that you dump all the ingredients into the crockpot and turn it on. Fix it and forget!! I love meals like this. I put it all together before I go to work and assemble when I’m home and have a house full of crazy hungry people.

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How to Make Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken

Lay chicken breast in a single layer in a crockpot.
Evenly sprinkle a packet of au jus gravy mix and ranch seasoning over chicken and pour chicken broth over them.
Lay pepperoncini peppers over chicken.
Top each chicken breast with 2 slices of butter. Cover and cook on low 5 to 6 hours, or until fork-tender.
Remove chicken from crockpot and when cool enough to handle, shred with 2 forks. Serve.

What Is Mississippi Chicken?

It’s a tender, savory shredded chicken dish that is pure comfort food served over cooked rice or makes wonderfully hearty sandwiches. It’s a variation of the Mississippi pot roast recipe which virally swept the country. It was created by a Mississippi home cook!

What Type Of Chicken Should I Use?

I make this with 3 large (about 7-8 ounces each) skinless chicken breasts. My family prefers white meat so I stick with the breasts.

If you prefer dark meat, chicken thighs work really fabulously. Because the thighs are naturally higher in fat, cut the amount of butter in half.

Is Mississippi Chicken Low Carb And Keto-Friendly?

Yes, it absolutely is. You, of course, will need to serve it on a low-carbohydrates option like cauliflower rice, mashed cauliflower, or zoodles.

How Long Should You Cook Chicken In The Crockpot?

Boneless, skinless chicken breast should be cooked on low in the crockpot for 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours. I don’t cook this cut of chicken on high, because it can dry out easily.

How To Make Mississippi Chicken In The Oven

Place chicken breasts in a single layer in a buttered baking dish. Sprinkle top of chicken with ranch seasoning mix and au jus gravy mix. Top the chicken with sliced pepperoncini peppers and butter. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in a 350 degree F oven until it reaches an internal temperature of 165º when measured with an instant read thermometer

Ingredients You’ll Need

Chicken Breast: I use 3–7-8 ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
Au Jus Gravy Mix: In a pinch, you can substitute a packet of brown gravy mix for the au jus mix.
Ranch Seasoning: This is the same as ranch dressing mix.
Chicken Broth: Use low sodium!
Unsalted Butter: This recipe is a bit salty so don’t use regular butter.
Pepperoncini Peppers

Do I Mix Ranch Dressing And Gravy Up?

No. You do not prepare either of them according to the packages. Instead they’re use as simple ingredients, directly from the packets.

Is Mississippi Chicken Spicy?

No, it’s really not. Because the recipe uses whole pepperoncini peppers rather than the sliced version, the spicy elements of the pepper (the ribs and seeds) are encapsulated, containing most of the heat.

How To Serve Mississippi Chicken

This is delicious served over cooked rice, buttered egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or my favorite on sandwich rolls with extra pepperoncini and melted provolone cheese! You can’t miss any of these choices!

Reheat + Storing

Reheating: Did you know that the USDA says that leftovers should never be reheated in the slow cooker. Opt for microwave, oven, or stove.
How Long Can You Keep This In The Fridge? Leftovers should be stored in the refrigerator, 2 hours after the serving time. It’ll last in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Can You Freeze This? Yes. In fact, this makes a great freezer meal. Store in an airtight container or Ziploc bag. The chicken will last in the freezer for 4 months.

Variations + Substitutes

Weight Watchers Mississippi Chicken: To make this WW friendly, simply omit the butter from this recipe below and serve over cooked zoodles!
Mississippi Chicken With Potatoes: The recipe below is delicious with potatoes! Add 3-4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed, spread in a layer on the bottom of the crockpot before you add the chicken. Proceed with the instruction for the rest of the recipe.
Mississippi Chicken With Cream Cheese: To create a creamy version of this recipe, omit the butter and add an 8-ounce block of cream cheese cut into cubes and add to crockpot after 5-6 hours when after the chicken has been shredded. Stir together and serve.
Spicy It Up: To kick this up a notch, to borrow a phrase, you can add sliced pepperoncini instead of the whole ones and some of the juice from their jar.

What To Serve With Mississippi Chicken

When I serve these as a Mississippi chicken sandwich, there’s nothing I like better than having them with my KFC coleslaw and crinkle potato chips!

When I serve it over rice or noodles I like to serve my cheesy broccoli cauliflower casserole or simple roasted broccoli on the side.

Other Mississippi Recipes To Try!

Mississippi pot roast is honestly, one the most delicious ways you will ever find to cook a pot roast. It’s so incredibly tender and buttery you won’t even believe it.

My Mississippi sin dip is ooey-gooey perfections loaded with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, ham and baked in a hollowed-out loaf of bread. Not only is it guaranteed to become a new favorite, but it’s also got a great presentation sure to impress!

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