Description
This fuss-free Mississippi Chicken Crockpot recipe delivers juicy chicken in a creamy, tangy gravy with pepperoncini zip. It’s a comforting, slow-cooked dinner perfect for busy families and anyone craving Southern-inspired flavor with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet (1 oz) au jus gravy mix (or brown gravy mix)
- 6–8 whole pepperoncini peppers
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk or half & half
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
- Extra pepperoncini slices (optional garnish)
- Cracked black pepper (to taste, optional)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts (or thighs) in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Scatter ranch seasoning and au jus mix evenly over the chicken.
- Arrange butter pieces over the chicken. Add pepperoncini peppers and pour in water or broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 2.5-3 hours, until chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Transfer chicken to a plate and shred using two forks or a stand mixer. Return shredded chicken to the crockpot.
- Stir in milk or half & half and whisk gently until the gravy is smooth and creamy.
- If you want thicker gravy, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold water and stir into the crockpot. Cook for an additional 20-30 minutes on high.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with cracked black pepper or extra pepperoncini juice if desired.
- Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or bread. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra peppers if desired.
Notes
For thicker gravy, add a cornstarch slurry during the last 30 minutes. Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness. Dairy-free and low-carb adaptations are possible. Taste before adding extra salt, as seasoning packets can be salty. Leftovers keep well and flavors deepen overnight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 hours (low) or 2.5-3 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/6 of the recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 17
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 32
Keywords: Mississippi chicken, crockpot chicken, creamy gravy, slow cooker, comfort food, easy dinner, Southern recipe, pepperoncini chicken, ranch chicken, family meal