Easy Mississippi Chicken Recipe: Your New Go-To Dinner

Make this easy Mississippi chicken recipe with pepperoncini for tender shredded chicken. Perfect for quick dinners - ready in under an hour with simple ingredients!

| By Tyla

Prep

10 min

Cook

4 hr

Total

4 hr 10 min

Servings

6 servings

Ingredients


Instructions

  1. 1

    Place boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker, Instant Pot, or oven-safe dish in a single layer.

  2. 2

    Evenly sprinkle the Ranch seasoning mix and Au Jus gravy mix over the chicken.

  3. 3

    Cut butter into 4-6 pats and distribute over the chicken and seasonings.

  4. 4

    Scatter pepperoncini peppers over everything and pour in 1/4 cup of pepperoncini juice.

  5. 5

    Slow Cooker: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.

  6. 6

    Instant Pot: Close lid, set valve to sealing, cook on high pressure for 15-20 minutes, then natural release for 10 minutes.

  7. 7

    Oven: Cover tightly with foil and bake at 350°F for 1.5-2 hours until chicken shreds easily.

  8. 8

    Remove chicken from pot and shred with two forks.

  9. 9

    Return shredded chicken to pot with juices and mix well to absorb flavors.

  10. 10

    Serve warm over mashed potatoes, rice, or on sandwiches.


Notes

Tips for Success

  • Tender, fall-apart chicken
  • Savory, slightly tangy, and wonderfully rich sauce
  • Simple preparation with minimal effort
  • Versatile serving options
  • Great for meal prep and leftovers

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Can become dry if overcooked
  • High sodium content with standard seasoning packets
  • Sauce can be too thin if too much liquid is added
  • Butter content makes it rich and high in fat
  • Chicken may be tough if not allowed proper natural release in Instant Pot

Nutrition (per serving)

350-450 kcal

Calories