Description
This Tender & Juicy Crockpot Mississippi Chicken recipe offers an effortless slow cooker meal that delivers rich, bold Southern flavors with melt-in-your-mouth chicken. Combining chicken thighs or breasts with ranch seasoning, au jus gravy mix, butter, and pickled jalapeños, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekends. Slow cooking seals in moisture, producing juicy, tender chicken that’s ideal for family dinners, meal prepping, or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3–4 pounds chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 ounce)
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix (about 1 ounce)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, sliced into pieces
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños, sliced
- Optional: 5-6 pepperoncini peppers
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Pat the chicken dry with paper towels for better browning and flavor absorption. Measure out the ranch seasoning and au jus gravy mixes. Slice the jalapeños and butter into small pieces to ensure even distribution throughout the cooking process.
- Layer the Crockpot: Place the chicken at the bottom of the crockpot in a single layer. Evenly sprinkle the ranch seasoning and au jus gravy mix over the chicken. Arrange the sliced jalapeños and pepperoncini peppers (if using) on top, then dot with the pieces of butter.
- Cook on Low or High: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours for the most tender and juicy results, or cook on high for 3 to 4 hours if short on time. The slow cooking process locks in moisture and flavors.
- Final Touches and Serving: Once cooking is complete, shred the chicken directly in the crockpot using two forks. This allows the chicken to soak up the buttery, seasoned juices evenly, enhancing the flavor and texture before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sear the chicken in a pan before adding it to the crockpot.
- Use fresh unsalted butter for richness and moisture retention.
- Do not overfill the crockpot; leave some space to allow heat circulation for even cooking.
- Reserve the cooking juices to spoon over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 4-5 oz cooked chicken)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
Keywords: Mississippi Chicken, Crockpot Chicken, Slow Cooker Recipe, Southern Chicken, Juicy Chicken, Easy Dinner, Ranch Seasoning, Comfort Food
