This Crockpot Mississippi Chicken is just as tender, juicy and scrumptious as the pot roast recipe it is based off of. Made by slow cooking chicken breasts with ranch seasoning, chicken gravy mix, zesty pepperoncini and butter, it's perfect for serving over mashed potatoes, noodles or on a bun.
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Mississippi Crock Pot Chicken Recipe
I don’t know what to love more about Mississippi Chicken - how absolutely tender and delicious it is, or how downright simple it is to make. This recipe is about as dump-and-go as it gets - take 5 store bought ingredients, dump them into a slow cooker and let it slowly work its magic while you go about the rest of your day.
Serve it up on a bun with a little melted provolone cheese for a simple lunch. Or, serve over rice, noodles or mashed potatoes for an easy peasy weeknight meal.
For sides, think comfort food - Mac and Cheese, Cheesy Potatoes, Best Baked Potatoes or even Creamed Corn. And if you are looking for more of the best crockpot chicken recipes, you'll love this version with a Mexican twist.
Mississippi Chicken Recipe Ingredients
- Chicken Breast: you’ll need approximately 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts to make this recipe, or substitute 2 pounds of chicken thighs or chicken tenders if you prefer. You can use fresh or frozen chicken breasts, but we recommend thawing the chicken first for safety reasons.
- Ranch Seasoning Mix: packets of dry Ranch Seasoning Mix or this homemade ranch dressing mix adds so much flavor to dishes and are perfect for crockpot cooking because you can just toss them in and let them mix with all of the cooking juices.
- Chicken Gravy Mix: this can be found in the spice aisle at the grocery store. You can also substitute turkey gravy mix or au jus sauce mix.
- Pepperoncinis: these cute little pepperoncini peppers add a nice spicy, briney kick. The best substitute would be banana peppers.
- Butter: you can use salted or unsalted butter.
How to Make Mississippi Chicken {Crock Pot}
- Add ingredients to crock pot. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a crockpot. Add the ranch dressing mix and gravy mix, making sure it covers all sides of the chicken. Place the pepperoncini and butter on top of the chicken, then cover with a lid.
- Cook. Cook chicken on high for about 4 hours, or on low for 6-7 hours.
- Shred and serve. Once the chicken is easily shreddable, shred using two forks and use as desired. Enjoy!
Recipe Variations for Mississippi Crockpot Chicken
The beauty of Mississippi Chicken is its versatility, so don't be afraid to add your own personal touch. These variations are just a starting point. Feel free to get creative and experiment with your own flavors and ingredients.
- Spicy Barbecue Mississippi Chicken: For an extra kick, add a tablespoon of hot sauce to the barbecue sauce mixture before coating the chicken.
- Honey Mustard Mississippi Chicken: If you prefer a tangy and sweet twist, substitute the barbecue sauce with a mixture of honey and mustard.
- Teriyaki Mississippi Chicken: Give the recipe an Asian-inspired twist by marinating the chicken in a mixture of teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic.
- Cajun Mississippi Chicken: If you love bold and spicy flavors, try seasoning the chicken with a Cajun spice blend instead of the traditional seasoning mix. The Cajun spices will add a robust and smoky flavor profile.
- Mango Salsa Mississippi Chicken: For a tropical twist, top the cooked chicken with a vibrant mango salsa. Combine diced mango, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt for a refreshing and exotic topping that complements the tender chicken perfectly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes!
Add the ingredients as directed for the slow cooker version, then seal the instant pot and press “Pressure Cook/Manual.” Choose 8 minutes, then once it has finished cooking, set to “Natural Release” for 5 minutes. Carefully Quick Release, then shred and enjoy!
Our go-to shredding method is to use 2 forks. But, if you don’t mind getting a little messy you can also just use your hands. It is, by far, the easiest and most effective way - you’ll just have to let the chicken cool enough to be able to handle.
Our Mississippi Chicken is based off of Mississippi Pot Roast, which was created by a woman named Robin Chapman who lives in Mississippi. She wanted to create a simpler version of her aunt’s pot roast, so she modified it to be easier to make and slightly less spicy.
Storing and Reheating
- Refrigerator: let cool completely before transferring to an airtight container and storing in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: store completely cooled Mississippi Chicken in an airtight container (or freezer bags) for up to 2 months.
- Reheating: if frozen, transfer to the fridge overnight to thaw. To reheat in the microwave, warm on high for about 2-3 minutes, depending on how much you are heating at a time. You may also place in a baking dish, cover with foil and reheat in a 350 degree oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until warmed through.
- Leftovers: Use leftovers to make Chicken Tacos, Chicken Quesadillas, Taquitos, or a Burrito Bowl.
Mississippi Chicken {Crockpot Recipe}
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Chicken Breasts frozen or fresh
- 1 1-oz package Ranch Seasoning Mix or 1 ½ Tablespoons
- 1 0.87-oz package Chicken Gravy Mix or turkey gravy mix
- 5-6 medium Pepperoncini
- 3 Tablespoons Butter cut into 3 pieces
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a crockpot.
- Add the ranch dressing mix and gravy mix, making sure it covers all sides of the chicken.
- Place the pepperoncini and butter on top of the chicken, then cover with a lid.
- Cook chicken on high for about 4 hours, or on low for 6-7 hours.
- Once the chicken is easily shreddable, shred using two forks and use as desired. Enjoy!
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This Mississippi Chicken Slow Cooker Recipe is tender, juicy, scrumptious and perfect for serving over mashed potatoes, rice, noodles or on top of a bun. It's a true dump-and-go recipe that is great for busy weeknights.
Christy Wright
This recipe is a game changer! My family loved it! When I made it there wasn’t much “gravy”. What would you suggest I add to have a little more gravy when it’s done? Water? Stock? We had it over rice one night and as tacos another night!
Jill Baird
You can definitely add some chicken broth, 1/2 cup to 1 cup, before cooking. If you add chicken broth, it will be pretty runny so you can always thicken the gravy by heating it on the stove and adding a cornstarch slurry and heating to a rapid boil again.
Joy
Dumb question…do you prepare the mixes before using or just sprinkle the dry mixes on the chicken?
Jill Baird
Just sprinkle the dry mixes on the chicken.
Kaitlin
I'll be honest, this is the first review that I have ever left on a recipe! I always forget to come back to the post after cooking something but I HAD to leave a review because I have made this 1-2 times a week for the past month now because it is so addicting! I don't really care for chicken much these days so I rarely eat it but this recipe has me wanting to eat chicken all the time lol!!! It is so much better in the slow cooker than the instant pot but when I'm in a pinch I've made it in the instant pot, it just comes out more soupy but I threw in some cream cheese to thicken it up and it was delicious. I am making this again tonight and serving it over some leftover spanish rice and black beans and then with the leftovers I will throw some on a toasted ciabatta bun. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful recipe!!
Jill Baird
You made my day! Thank you for your kind words! So happy to hear you love it too!
Sondra
My entire family loved this recipe! Making it for the third time as we speak! Great easy meal to make during the busy day at work and sports! Also clean up is breeze!
Alivia Pence
I had a little pepperchini juice
I also make them as sliders
I put them on Hawaiian rolls with mozzarella or provolone cheese
Jill Baird
That makes my mout hwater just reading this. Great idea!