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Mississippi Mud Chicken

Delicious Mississippi Mud Chicken for Cozy Family Dinners

This Mississippi Mud Chicken is a 5-ingredient slow cooker recipe that offers comfort, flavor, and simplicity for family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 large Chicken Breasts Can substitute with boneless, skinless chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Pepperoncini Peppers Adjust juice amount based on spice tolerance.
  • 1 packet Ranch Seasoning Mix Consider using homemade for fresher flavor.
  • 1 packet Au Jus Gravy Mix Feel free to reduce for a lighter flavor.
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Choose unsalted to better manage overall saltiness.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by placing the large chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker. Pour the pepperoncini juice over the chicken, ensuring it is evenly coated. Scatter the pepperoncini peppers around and on top of the chicken.
  2. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix generously over the chicken and peppers. Add the au jus gravy mix, ensuring each piece of chicken is well-seasoned. Distribute small pieces of unsalted butter evenly over the mixture.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours. Ensure the chicken is tender and easily shredded when done.
  4. Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it into bite-sized pieces, mixing it with the sauce for flavor incorporation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for juicier results. Adjust the pepperoncini juice for spice levels and monitor saltiness due to seasoning mixes. Leftovers can be used in tacos or sandwiches.

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