Easy Loaded Mississippi Chicken Recipe with 3 Simple Ingredients to Try Now
A simple, comforting slow cooker chicken recipe using just ranch seasoning, pepperoncini peppers, and butter for a tangy, savory, and tender dish perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ounce ranch seasoning packet
- 1 jar (about 7-8) pepperoncini peppers with juice (about 1/4 cup or 60 ml)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick or 113 grams) unsalted butter
Instructions
- Rinse 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts and pat dry. Lay them evenly in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Sprinkle one 1-ounce packet of ranch seasoning evenly over the chicken breasts, covering all sides.
- Add 7-8 whole pepperoncini peppers on top of the chicken. Pour in about 1/4 cup (60 ml) of the pepperoncini juice.
- Cut 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter into pats and arrange evenly over the chicken and peppers.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken is fork-tender.
- Use two forks or tongs to shred the chicken right in the slow cooker, mixing it well with the melted butter, ranch, and peppers.
- Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, sandwich buns, or with steamed vegetables. Optionally, broil shredded chicken for 3-5 minutes for crispy edges.
Notes
If sauce is too thin, remove lid in last 30 minutes to reduce liquid. If too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or water. Butter is essential for flavor and texture. For a thicker gravy, remove chicken after shredding and simmer sauce on stove to reduce before mixing back in.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (a
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 38
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