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Mississippi Chicken

Tender Mississippi Chicken in 5 Easy Steps for Comfort Food Bliss

Experience the irresistible comfort of Mississippi Chicken, featuring tender chicken in a tangy sauce, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Chicken Breasts fresh or frozen
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Pepperoncini Peppers adjust quantity for desired heat
  • 1/2 cup Pepperoncini Juice or chicken broth for milder option
  • 1 packet Ranch Seasoning or homemade ranch mix
  • 1/2 cup Butter can substitute with olive oil

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Place fresh or frozen chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour pepperoncini juice generously over them.
  2. Sprinkle ranch seasoning evenly over the chicken breasts and scatter pepperoncini peppers on top.
  3. Cut butter into small pieces and place on top of the seasoned chicken.
  4. Cover slow cooker and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours until chicken is tender.
  5. Remove the chicken and shred it into bite-sized pieces, then stir back into the sauce.
  6. Serve spooned over rice, mashed potatoes, or on crusty bread for sandwiches.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Freeze shredded chicken in a sealed bag for up to 3 months.

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