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A super simple slow cooker chicken that transforms everyday ingredients into a flavorful, tender comfort meal.
Essential Ingredients:
- Chicken breasts: Use boneless skinless
- Au jus packet: Creates rich base
- Ranch seasoning: Adds zesty flavor
- Butter: Creates richness
- Pepperoncini: Provides tang
- Onion: Adds depth
Detailed Instructions:
- Layer Ingredients
- Spray slow cooker
- Add sliced onions
- Place chicken on top
- Sprinkle seasonings
- Add butter and peppers
- Add Liquid
- Pour pepperoncini juice
- Don't add extra liquid
- Cover completely
- Seal with lid
- Cook to Perfection
- High 4-5 hours
- Low 6-7 hours
- Check tenderness
- Shred if desired
- Serve Options
- Leave whole with sides
- Shred for sandwiches
- Serve over rice
- Top with extra juice
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Storage Tips:
Keeps 3 days refrigerated. Freezes well up to 3 months.
Perfect Pairings:
Serve over mashed potatoes or rice with vegetables.
Chef's Tips:
- Layer ingredients properly
- Don't add extra liquid
- Check doneness early
- Let rest before serving
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Years of slow cooking taught me that proper layering and patience creates the perfect tender, flavorful chicken.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why called Mississippi chicken?
- Style comes from Mississippi roast recipe, adapted for chicken.
- → Too spicy?
- Reduce pepperoncini amount. Heat is mild-medium.
- → What to serve with?
- Rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
- → Can I use chicken thighs?
- Yes, boneless thighs work great too.
- → Freezer friendly?
- Yes, freeze up to 3 months. Thaw overnight.