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Mississippi Chicken

Delicious Mississippi Chicken: Slow Cooker Comfort Food Bliss

Mississippi Chicken is a melt-in-your-mouth dish that showcases tender chicken, pepperoncini, and rich butter, making it a perfect family favorite.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup pepperoncini juice
  • 1 cup pepperoncini peppers
For Seasoning
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning can use homemade blend
  • 1 packet au jus seasoning can substitute with beef broth
For Texture
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter cut into small pieces

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Mississippi Chicken
  1. Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place your slow cooker on a stable surface and plug it in. Lay the chicken breasts flat at the bottom of the cooker.
  2. Add the Juices and Peppers: Pour the pepperoncini juice over the chicken and sprinkle the pepperoncini peppers around it.
  3. Season the Chicken: Sprinkle the ranch and au jus seasoning evenly across the chicken.
  4. Add the Butter: Distribute the pieces of butter atop the seasoned chicken.
  5. Cook the Chicken: Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
  6. Shred and Serve: Once cooked, shred the chicken in the cooker and mix it with the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover Mississippi Chicken in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze in a sealed container for up to 3 months.

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