Crockpot Mississippi Chicken 🐔

Three cooked chicken breasts sit in a savory sauce, topped with chopped green peppers. The rich, slightly oily sauce and browned, seared chicken hint at the classic flavors of Crockpot Mississippi Chicken.

I have made Mississippi crockpot roast with a chuck roast, a Boston pork roast, and now I am making it with chicken breasts. Each time I make this I am always floored when I taste the final product.

It’s amazing what a jar of pepperoncinis, some seasoning packets, and butter, can do to almost any protein. If you have tried my other two recipes you are going to be impressed because this one is just as good and the only difference is that I used chicken breasts. You can serve this over mashed potatoes, rice, or nestled in a sub roll with your favorite condiments, but no matter how you serve it you’re going to absolutely love it! Lets make it!

A black Crock-Pot slow cooker filled with stew—similar to savory Crockpot Mississippi Chicken—with chunks of meat, potatoes, and vegetables. The slow cooker has a glass lid and black handles, plus a control knob labeled Off, Low, High, and Warm.

I have been using this Large 8 Quart Crockpot for years and I love it! I love this crockpot because it serves 10+ people and the stoneware and lid are dishwasher safe.

A hand with pink nail polish holds a packet of McCormick Au Jus Gravy mix over raw chicken breasts in a black slow cooker, ready to make flavorful Crockpot Mississippi Chicken.

In your crockpot add in the chicken breasts and shake over the packet of McCormick Au Jus Gravy Mix.

Three raw chicken breasts in a slow cooker are being sprinkled with a packet of dry seasoning mix, covering the surface of the chicken—perfect for making Crockpot Mississippi Chicken.

A hand holds a packet of Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning over raw chicken breasts coated with the seasoning in a black slow cooker, preparing to make Crockpot Mississippi Chicken.

Next, shake over the packet of Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning.

Three raw chicken breasts sit in a slow cooker, topped with a layer of white powdered seasoning mixture—perfect for preparing Crockpot Mississippi Chicken. The slow cooker lid is partially visible above the chicken.

A hand with pink-painted nails holds a jar of Mezzetta Sliced Golden Greek Peperoncini over an open slow cooker, preparing to make Crockpot Mississippi Chicken with white ingredients, possibly rice or onions.

Then, sprinkle in the Mezzetta Medium Heat Sliced Pepperoncinis with the juice.

Raw chicken breasts topped with sliced yellow pepperoncini peppers and a powdered seasoning mixture in a black slow cooker, ready to become flavorful Crockpot Mississippi Chicken.

Raw chicken breasts in a Crockpot for Mississippi Chicken, topped with sliced yellow peppers, pats of butter, and a sprinkle of white seasoning mix, ready to be cooked.

Lastly, add in the cubed up butter over the top. Pop the lid on and cook on high for 3-4 hours.

Three cooked chicken breasts sit in a Crockpot, covered in a golden Mississippi Chicken sauce and topped with chopped green peppers. The chicken appears moist and tender with some browned spots.

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Crockpot Honey Chipotle Chicken

👝 How to Store Leftovers

Store in an air-tight container for 3-5 days in the refrigerator.

🤔 Common Questions

Can I use frozen chicken?

Yes, you can use frozen chicken, but it may take longer to cook. Make sure to cook it for at least 6-8 hours on low or 4-6 hours on high.

What should I serve with this recipe?

This Crockpot Mississippi Chicken pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, vegetables, and bread!

Crockpot Mississippi Chicken

I have made Mississippi crockpot roast with a chuck roast, a Boston pork roast, and now I am making it with chicken breasts. Each time I make this I am always floored when I taste the final product. It's amazing what a jar of pepperoncinis, some seasoning packets, and butter, can do to almost any protein. If you have tried my other two recipes you are going to be impressed because this one is just as good and the only difference is that I used chicken breasts. You can serve this over mashed potatoes, rice, or nestled in a sub roll with your favorite condiments, but no matter how you serve it you're going to absolutely love it! Lets make it!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 5

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 89 kcal

Ingredients

3 large chicken breasts
1 stick salted butter cubed
8 oz Mezzetta medium heat sliced golden greek peperoncinis with the juice
1 oz Au Jus Gravy packet
1 oz Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning packet

Instructions

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In a crockpot add in your chicken breast
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Over the chicken sprinkle in packet of Au Jus Gravy and Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning Packet.
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Pour in about 8 oz of peperoncinis with the juice
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Add in cubed butter on top.
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Then put the lid on and cook on high for 3-4 hours.
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Serve over mashed potatoes. Enjoy!!!

Nutrition

Calories: 89kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 13gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 444mgPotassium: 306mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.4mg

Keyword Chicken, crockpot, easy, family dinner, mississippi chicken, weeknight meal

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