Crockpot Mississippi Chicken

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Crockpot Mississippi Chicken is a quick chicken recipe that uses ranch, peperoncini and gravy. An easy dinner idea that has incredible flavor. Place everything in the slow cooker in the morning and this will be ready by dinner time!

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• Why You’ll Love This Recipe
• Ingredients You’ll Need
• Step-By-Step Instructions
• Expert Tips 
• Variations
• Storing & Freezing
• Recipe FAQ's
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• Crockpot Mississippi Chicken

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This Mississippi chicken crockpot recipe is a spin off from the popular Mississippi pot roast, and comprises the same flavors, but with chicken in place of beef. This savory chicken dish consists of au jus gravy, ranch dressing, and peperoncini peppers.

This is a superb chicken dish packed with flavor to add to your dinner rotation! If you're a Mississippi pot roast fan, give it a try with chicken!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• A true crockpot recipe, you can literally fix it and forget it and there’s only about 5 minutes of prep time.
• This recipe really works well with just about any kind of meat such as beef, chicken, or pork.
• Super delicious and only 5 ingredients.
• The chicken produces plenty of juices so you don’t have to add much liquid to this.
• Pairs perfectly over rice, noodles, or potatoes!
• This recipe is budget friendly and easy to make.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Whole Chicken: I use a whole chicken for this dish, but boneless, skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs would also work well.
• Au Jus Seasoning Packet: The Au Jus seasoning packet adds flavor to the dish and tastes great as a seasoning for the chicken.
• Ranch Seasoning Packet: Much like the Au Jus seasoning packet, the ranch seasoning sauce packet will give your chicken more flavor.
• Butter: Adds a richness of flavor to the dish.
• Peperoncini Peppers: Use peperoncini peppers to add a savory kick to your chicken while enhancing its flavor.

Step-By-Step Instructions

Step 1:

Place chicken in the crockpot. Add the peppers to the crockpot and pour the pepper juice over the chicken.

Step 2:

Sprinkle the seasoning packets over top of the chicken.

Step 3:

Slice the butter and place all over the chicken.

Step 4:

Secure the lid on the crockpot and set heat to high for 3 ½ to 4 hours, or low for 7-8 hours.

Step 5:

Once the chicken is done cooking, insert a meat thermometer into a few thick places of the chicken to ensure the chicken has reached a temperature of 165 degrees F.

Step 6:

Shred the chicken and remove all bones.

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Expert Tips 

• Chicken thighs or boneless, skinless chicken breasts work great in place of a whole chicken.
• If the sauce is too thin, you can thicken it by whisking in a tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with water during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
• If you want a spicier chicken, you can add more pepperoncini peppers or some red pepper flakes.
• You can also add some chopped onions and garlic for extra flavor.

Variations

• Use different cuts of chicken: Instead of a whole chicken, you can use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. This will reduce the cooking time and make the shredding process easier.
• Change up the seasoning packets: You can experiment with different types of seasoning packets to change the flavor profile of the dish. For example, you can use Italian seasoning, taco seasoning, or Montreal steak seasoning.
• Add vegetables: You can add vegetables like potatoes, carrots, or green beans to the crockpot to make it a complete meal.
• Use a different type of pepper: If you're not a fan of pepperoncini peppers, you can use banana peppers, jalapeños, or serrano peppers instead.
• Add cheese: Once the chicken is cooked, you can sprinkle some shredded cheese over it and broil it in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Make it spicy: If you like spicy food, you can add some hot sauce or cayenne pepper to the sauce for an extra kick.

Storing & Freezing

Storing: Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Freezing: Allow the shredded chicken to cool to room temperature. Place in freezer bags, lay flat and freeze for 4-6 months.

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