4-Ingredient Crockpot Mississippi Chicken (Ultimate Slow Cooker Recipe)
This Crockpot Mississippi Chicken is the ultimate hands-off comfort meal. With just four key ingredients—Ranch mix, Au Jus gravy mix, butter, and pepperoncini—it transforms chicken into tender, flavorful shredded perfection. Ideal for sandwiches, bowls, or easy weeknight dinners.
Equipment
- 6-quart slow cooker
- mixing forks
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 packet dry Ranch seasoning mix (1 oz)
- 1 packet Au Jus gravy mix or brown gravy mix (1 oz)
- 0.5 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
- 3 Tbsp pepperoncini brine (juice)
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs or breasts into a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the Ranch seasoning mix and Au Jus gravy mix evenly over the chicken.
- Place the stick of butter on top. Add the pepperoncini slices and drizzle the pepperoncini brine over everything.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Shred the chicken with two forks, then return it to the Crockpot and toss in the gravy before serving.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for the juiciest results. The pepperoncini brine adds essential tang—don’t skip it for authentic Mississippi flavor.