Delicious Crockpot Mississippi Chicken Recipe with Just 5 Ingredients

This crockpot Mississippi chicken is an absolute game-changer for those hectic weeknights. Serve it over mashed potatoes or buttered noodles, and you’ll have the perfect meal!

And the best part? It’s easy to make with literally ZERO prep work. You just toss everything into the slow cooker and let it work its magic.

More Tips:

When you’re putting ingredients in the slow cooker, put the chicken at the bottom so it cooks evenly. Then, add your seasonings before the butter and peppers to let the flavors soak into the meat as it cooks.

To avoid breaking your ceramic slow cooker insert, let it cool down to room temperature before cleaning, especially if you’re using cold water.

The cooking time might change a bit depending on how big the chicken breasts are, but don’t cook them for too long or they’ll be dry.

Avoid opening the slow cooker while it’s cooking. Every time you lift the lid, it loses heat and takes longer to cook.

Key Ingredients and Tools

Here’s what you’ll need to make your dish a success:

• Crockpot: You need this to cook the chicken slowly and evenly, making it tender and flavorful.
• Pickled pepperoncini peppers: These tangy, mildly spicy peppers can be found in the pickle aisle. They add a zesty kick to the dish. If you don’t like pepperoncini or can’t find them, banana peppers make a great substitute.
• Ranch seasoning mix: This mix of herbs and spices is usually available in the spice aisle or near the salad dressings. It gives the chicken a tangy, herby flavor that’s hard to duplicate, but if you’re in a bind, you can use a combination of dried parsley, dill, garlic powder, and onion powder.
• Au jus seasoning mix: You can find this savory ingredient near the gravy mixes or soup stocks. It adds a rich and comforting flavor to meats. If you’re out of it, you can mix beef bouillon with a splash of soy sauce and a sprinkle of garlic and onion powders to achieve a similar profile.

By using these tools and ingredients, you can make delicious and easy crockpot chicken.

If you run out of seasoning packets, you can create your own. I want to emphasize that I would never (NEVER!) do this! The whole point of this recipe is how easy it is. But just in case, here you go:

Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix:

• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried dill
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Simply mix these spices together and use them in place of a packet of ranch seasoning mix.

Homemade Au Jus Seasoning Mix:

• 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules or 1 cube crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• A pinch of black pepper
• A pinch of salt (optional, depending on the saltiness of your bouillon)
• 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce (to be added to the liquid in the recipe)

Mix the dry ingredients together and use this as a replacement for one packet of au jus mix. Remember to add soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce to the cooking liquid to fully mimic the flavor of au jus mixes.

Enjoy the simplicity and flavor of Crockpot Mississippi Chicken for a stress-free and delicious meal. With minimal prep and versatile serving options, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or a comforting weekend dinner.
Whether you serve it over mashed potatoes, noodles, or in a sandwich, it will surely become a family favorite.