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Mississippi Chicken

A simple yet flavorful comfort food dish cooked in a crock pot, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2-3 lbs Chicken (breasts or thighs) Bone-in chicken is recommended for more flavor.
  • 1 packet Ranch dressing mix
  • 1 packet Au jus gravy mix
  • 6-8 pieces Pepperoncini peppers Adjust to taste.

Serving Suggestions

  • Mashed potatoes For serving, absorbs sauce well.
  • Rice For serving.
  • Egg noodles For serving.
  • Warm yeast rolls For serving.
  • Green beans For serving.
  • Simple garden salad For serving.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Start by preparing the chicken. You can use either chicken breasts or thighs, placing the chicken in the bottom of your crock pot.
  • Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix and au jus gravy mix over the chicken.
  • Add the pepperoncini peppers on top of the chicken.

Cooking

  • Cover your crock pot and set it to low heat. Cook the chicken for about 6 to 8 hours.
  • About half an hour before you plan to serve, shred the chicken with two forks right in the pot, stirring to coat with juices.

Serving

  • Prepare your sides as the chicken finishes cooking.
  • Set the table with warm yeast rolls, green beans, and salad.
  • Serve the Mississippi Chicken over your choice of mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.

Notes

For perfect results, use bone-in chicken for moisture, customize pepperoncini for spice level, and add fresh herbs before serving. A splash of lemon juice can brighten flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
Keyword Chicken, Comfort Food, Crock Pot, Family Meal, Slow Cooker
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