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Mississippi Mud Chicken

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Mississippi Mud Chicken for Comfort Food Lovers

This Mississippi Mud Chicken combines tender chicken with ranch seasoning and au jus gravy for a comforting meal.
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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 fresh or frozen
For the Flavor Base
  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix adjust brands according to preference
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix homemade variations can be used
For the Richness
  • ½ cup salted butter reduce if using chicken thighs
For the Kick
  • 6 whole peperoncini peppers customize amount based on heat tolerance

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by placing 3 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker. Ensure they are arranged in a single layer.
  2. Sprinkle one packet of au jus gravy mix evenly over the chicken, followed by one packet of ranch dressing mix.
  3. Slice ½ cup of salted butter and place it on top of the seasoned chicken. Then, add about six whole peperoncini peppers.
  4. Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
  5. Once the cooking time is up, check that the chicken is fully cooked and shred it into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Serve the shredded Mississippi Mud Chicken over creamy mashed potatoes, in sandwiches, or on a bed of veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.

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