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Mississippi Mud Chicken

Mississippi Mud Chicken: Easy, Flavor-Packed Comfort Food

Mississippi Mud Chicken is a comforting, flavor-packed dish combining tender chicken with zesty ranch and savory au jus.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts Can be frozen for convenience
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs For richer flavor and tenderness, optional
For the Sauce
  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix Feel free to use homemade
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix Try a homemade blend for custom flavors
  • 1/2 cup salted butter Can reduce for a lighter dish or swap for olive oil
For the Extras
  • 6 whole peperoncini peppers Omit if sensitive to spice
  • 1 splash peperoncini juice Mix in for extra zest

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Mississippi Mud Chicken
  1. Place 3 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle 1 packet of au jus gravy mix and 1 packet of ranch dressing mix over the chicken.
  3. Place 1/2 cup of salted butter on top of the seasoned chicken and add 6 whole peperoncini peppers.
  4. Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  5. Once cooking is completed, shred the chicken right in the slow cooker with two forks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Enjoy leftover chicken in sandwiches, over rice, or even in salads for a delightful twist.

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