My slow cooker Mississippi chicken recipe is a keeper. It was made to be fast, easy, and flavorful. Dump the ingredients in a Crockpot, set it and forget it.

I am always trying to find easy meals for the week because of our busy schedules. My kids are obsessed with Mississippi pot roast so I thought I would make the recipe using chicken for slow cooker Mississippi chicken.

They ended up like it better than the roast and now Mississippi chicken is on repeat at our house. I love serving it over mashed potatoes, with rice, and the kids like it as a sandwich on Hawaiian buns.

I have recently updated this recipe to include chicken broth. After some trial and error, I found that adding the broth really helps to keep the chicken moist and adds even more flavor.

This crockpot chicken dinner really is a go to, especially on a busy weeknight. Just a few ingredients, cooks during the day, and makes the best leftovers.

Want more easy slow cooker recipes? Try this delicious slow cooker French onion chicken, slow cooker apples and pork chops, and slow cooker BBQ beef.

Why you’ll love this recipe

• Super easy to make. Just dump all of the ingredients in the slow cooker and you are done.
• Family friendly. This chicken has lots of flavor, and is always a hit.
• Versatile. There are many ways you can serve this shredded chicken to make a variety of meals.

Slow cooker Mississippi chicken ingredients

• Chicken – I like using boneless chicken breasts.
• Chicken broth – Chicken broth helps to add a little more moisture to the chicken.
• Ranch seasoning – Use your favorite ranch seasoning.
• Au jus – Make sure to get the pack that says au jus gravy.
• Butter – I use unsalted butter.
• Peperoncini brine – This is the juice that is with the pepperoncini in the jar.
• Peperoncini peppers – You can usually find these by the pickles in the grocery store. You can use whole peppers or the sliced peppers. If using sliced, I like to use about 1/4 cup.

How to make slow cooker Mississippi chicken

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Step one: Place the chicken in a slow cooker. Pour the ranch seasoning and au jus mix over the chicken.

Step two: Pour the peperoncini brine and chicken broth over the chicken. Top with butter and peperoncini peppers.

Step three: Cover the slow cooker and cook. Once the chicken is done, shred using 2 forks.

Heather’s recipe tips

• If you would like this chicken a little less spicy, you can reduce the amount of pepperoncini brine and pepperoncini peppers.
• Shred the chicken in the slow cooker to soak up all of the flavorful sauce.
• Make sure to place the pats of butter on top of the chicken so that it melts over top of the chicken for the best flavor.

Recipe variations

• Chicken: You can substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs.
• Peppers: The pepperonicini’s give a very mild heat to the chicken. You can adjust the number of peppers used if you would like it spicier or less spicy. You can also substitute with banana peppers.
• Shredding: You can choose not to shred the chicken. Just carefully slice and serve.

How to serve Mississippi chicken

There are many different ways to serve this slow cooker Mississippi chicken. A few of my favorites include:

• Serve the chicken over mashed potatoes or rice.
• Over or with buttered noodles.
• Use as taco meat.
• Add the chicken in a quesadilla or over nachos.
• Serve it on a bun for a tasty chicken sandwich.
• Serve it with mashed cauliflower for a low-carb option.

This recipe is also great with a side of green beans and a salad.

Storage instructions

Store: Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Freeze: Yes, this chicken can be frozen. After the chicken and cooled, place in a freezer safe container and store for up to 3 months.

Reheat: Reheat the chicken in a sauce pan over low heat with a lid or in a covered baking dish at 350 degrees. You could also put it back in the slow cooker on warm.

Common questions

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