Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken

Sometimes, you just need an easy, foolproof dinner that delivers big on flavor with minimal effort. With just six ingredients, this hearty slow cooker Mississippi Chicken is a delicious meal no one can resist. It’s tender, flavorful, and the gravy is so crazy good. Serve it over mashed taters and dinner is done!

I love dishes like this. They’re easy, don’t take many ingredients, and are ready when you are. Oh, don’t get me wrong, I love fancier and more complicated meals, too, but this one is just right up my comfort food alley. 

I use boneless skinless chicken breast in this recipe, but you could easily use chicken leg quarters or even thighs. I’d pull off the skin if you do, because you don’t want the extra fat in this dish. There’s already enough butter!

Ingredients

• Chicken breast – Use boneless and skinless breasts.
• Yellow onion – I cook with yellow (aka brown) onions but you could also use a sweet onion.
• Chicken gravy mix – Any brand will do.
• Powdered ranch dressing mix – Any brand will do.
• Pepperoncini peppers – Plus 1/3 cup pickling liquid.
• Salted butter

How to make Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken

1. Place the chicken in an even layer in a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker.
2. Top the chicken with the chopped onion, gravy mix, ranch dressing powder, pepperoncini peppers, and pickling liquid.
3. Cut the butter into 1 teaspoon-sized pieces and place them on top of the chicken.
4. Cover and cook until the chicken is very tender, about 2 hours on high or 4 hours on low.
5. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker with tongs or a slotted spoon and place it on a cutting board. Shred the chicken using 2 forks or shredding claws.
6. Return the shredded chicken to the liquid in the slow cooker.
7. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed, then serve the chicken over mashed potatoes or rice and a sprinkle of chopped parsley.

Step-By-Step Process

Chef Jenn’s Tips

• Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for an even juicier version of this dish.
• Add a little extra pickling liquid if you love that tangy kick.
• Use a hand mixer to shred the chicken quickly.
• Double the recipe and freeze half for a quick future meal. Freeze portions with sauce in your Souper Cubes.

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Make It A Meal

Mississippi Chicken is deliciously served over creamy mashed potatoes or fluffy white rice, but it’s also amazingly piled onto a toasted bun for a flavorful sandwich. Pair it with roasted vegetables, a crisp green salad, or buttery cornbread for a well-rounded meal.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. I love the leftovers served on an open-faced sandwich with fries on the side. Yum! You can reheat the leftovers in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water or broth to keep it moist. To freeze, place cooled shredded chicken in a freezer-safe container and store for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.