Nutrition Facts for Mississippi chicken

Mississippi Chicken

Get ready to savor the bold, tangy, and savory flavors of Mississippi Chicken, a no-fuss slow cooker recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights or comforting family meals. This dish combines tender, melt-in-your-mouth boneless chicken breasts with the irresistible seasoning from ranch mix, au jus gravy mix, and the zesty kick of pepperoncini peppers and their juice. Topped with rich butter and slow-cooked to perfection, this chicken practically shreds itself, infusing every bite with its mouthwatering juices. With just 5 minutes of prep and a hands-off cooking process, you’ll have a versatile dish that pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or toasted sandwich rolls. Mississippi Chicken is a surefire way to delight your taste buds while keeping dinner simple!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100
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Prep Time:5 mins
Cook Time:240 mins
Total Time:245 mins
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 pieces chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 6 pieces pepperoncini peppers
  • 2 tablespoons pepperoncini juice

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken breasts into the bottom of a slow cooker in an even layer.

Step 2

Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over the chicken.

Step 3

Place the butter on top of the chicken breasts, spreading it out across the pieces.

Step 4

Scatter the pepperoncini peppers over the chicken, and pour the pepperoncini juice into the slow cooker.

Step 5

Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it on low heat. Let the chicken cook for 4-5 hours, or until it is tender and easily shred with a fork.

Step 6

Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, mixing it with the juices and seasonings.

Step 7

Serve the Mississippi Chicken over mashed potatoes, rice, or in sandwiches, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size 1000 grams (1000.0g)
Amount per serving % Daily Value*
Calories 1757
Total Fat 74.50g 96%
Saturated Fat 32.50g 163%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.40g
Cholesterol 723mg 241%
Sodium 4813mg 209%
Total Carbohydrate 27.20g 10%
Dietary Fiber 6.00g 21%
Total Sugars 9.10g
Protein 220.80g 442%
Vitamin D 99IU 497%
Calcium 148mg 11%
Iron 8mg 46%
Potassium 2105mg 45%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.3%
Protein: 53.1%
Carbs: 6.5%