• Home
  • About
    • New? Start Here
    • My Life
    • Press
    • Contact
    • LEGAL
  • Recipes
    • All Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Beverages
    • Big Daddy’s Dish
    • Breads
    • Breakfast
    • College Student Recipes
    • Desserts
      • Cobblers
      • Pound Cake Recipes Reviewed
    • Dressings & Sauces
    • Entree
      • Beef
      • Pasta
      • Pork
      • Seafood
      • Poultry
    • Encore
    • Healthy
    • Recipe Collections
    • Salads
    • Sandwiches
    • side dishes
    • Soup
    • Snacks
  • Resources
  • Extras
    • Crafts/DIY
    • Fit & Fab
    • Housekeeping
    • Travel
    • Local Eats
    • View My Instagram
    • Videos
  • Shop
    • SHOP MY FAVORITES
    • PHOTOGRAPHY ESSENTIALS
    • Amazon Favorites
    • Kitchen
    • Home + Candles
    • Shop Beauty Favs
    • Shop Gift Ideas
  • Recipe Box
  • Stay up to date. Subscribe to receive blog updates in your email inbox.

Call Me PMc

Cooking. Creating. Sharing

CROCK POT MISSISSIPPI CHICKEN RECIPE

Apr.posted by Paula 5 Comments

Jump to Recipe

Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken Recipe. This is the chicken version of the popular, crowd-pleasing Mississippi Pot Roast recipe.

Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken

CROCK POT MISSISSIPPI CHICKEN RECIPE

This is one of those recipes that you’ll make again and again. It’s easy. Everyone likes it. It’s very versatile. And, it uses pantry staples. You can double the batch or half the batch. But, never half it, trust me, you’ll eat the leftovers.

 

HOW DO YOU MAKE MISSISSIPPI CHICKEN IN A SLOW COOKER?

Quite literally, you put chicken, ranch, French onion soup, and pepperoncini peppers in a slow cooker and turn it on. Wait a few hours and you’ve got a delicious, low-carb meal.

Crock Pot Chicken

CROCK POT MISSISSIPPI CHICKEN RECIPE INGREDIENTS

  • Chicken breasts. Skinless, boneless chicken breasts, you can also use thighs
  • Pepperoncini peppers. Sliced or whole. I prefer sliced, they’re easier to eat. I also add 1/3 cup of pepperoncini brine.
  • French onion soup. This is where some of the recipes differ. I like to use 10-ounces of French Onion Soup. You can also use an Au Jus seasoning pack or Au Jus gravy (in a can). Furthermore, you can use Chicken Gravy Mix but I recommend the low sodium. There’s enough liquid for the gravy without having to make it, just add the seasoning.
  • Ranch seasoning. Store-bought or homemade ranch if you’re watching salt consumption.

SLOW COOKER MISSISSIPPI CHICKEN RECIPE METHOD

  1. Add the chicken to the slow cooker. You can actually cook 2 to 3 pounds of chicken.
  2. Sprinkle the Ranch seasoning over the chicken.
  3. Pour the French onion soup over the chicken.
  4. Drain the pepperoncini peppers and reserve 1/3 cup. Pour peppers over the chicken and 1/3 of the brine.
  5. Cover and cook for 4 hours on high or 6 hours on low.

CROCK POT MISSISSIPPI CHICKEN RECIPE FAQ 

What are pepperoncini peppers?

Pepperoncini peppers are mild, sweet Italian chili peppers. They are also known as the Golden Greek pepper, Sweet Italian pepper, or Tuscan pepper. Pepperoncinis are thin-skinned, light yellow-green peppers, typically 2 to 3 inches in length, have wrinkled skin. They’re usually sold pickled. 

chicken in slow cooker with peppers

Can I use chicken thighs?

Yes. In fact, some people prefer thighs. You can almost always substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts in recipes. 

Can I use frozen chicken?

The FDA does not recommend adding frozen chicken to a slow cooker. This is because it doesn’t heat fast enough.

What can I do to make it less salty?

Once I started cutting back on salt, I realize store-bought Ranch seasoning is pretty salty. That’s when I made this recipe for Homemade Ranch Seasoning. For this Mississippi chicken recipe, I don’t add any salt to the Ranch seasoning. I find the brine of pepperoncini peppers adds enough salt.

Once cooked if you find it not salty enough, it’s easy to add a little salt.

What can I use instead of au jus?

You can omit it. As well, you can use French onion soup or chicken gravy.

 

shredded Chicken

What do you serve MS Chicken with?

  • It’s great with rice, quinoa, and mashed potatoes.
  • As well, I like it with broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, or green beans.
  • It’s good plain or served in tacos or buns.

How do I store leftovers?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

You can also freeze cooked MS chicken. Store in a zip-top freezer bag and squeeze out as much air as you can. Then put it in another zip-top freezer bag. It’s best used within two months of freezing. Thaw it in the refrigerator and heat it in the microwave or stovetop.

shredded Chicken

WANT MORE DELICIOUS RECIPES? YOU MUST TRY THESE!

  • Keto Creamed Spinach for Two
  • Irish-Pub Nachos
  • Slow Cooker Beef Roast
  • Cheesy Sour Cream Chicken
  • Woodford Reserve Bourbon Cake
  • Old Fashioned Goulash
  • Dairy-free chicken alfredo casserole
  • Street Corn Chicken Tacos
Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken has just four recipes but has so much flavor. This is the easiest slow cooker chicken recipe, it's super tender, juicy, tangy, and very versatile. #slowcooker #crockpot #chicken #recipes #callmepmc

CROCK POT MISSISSIPPI CHICKEN RECIPE

Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken has just four recipes but has so much flavor. This is the easiest slow cooker chicken recipe, it's super tender, juicy, tangy, and very versatile. The perfect weeknight meal.
Author: Paula
5 from 7 votes
Print Pin Rate

Want to save recipes? Create an account or login & then you can use the “Save Recipe” button when viewing a recipe to save it to your Recipe Box. You can access your saved recipes on any device and generate a shopping list for recipes in your collections.

Save To Your Recipe Box Go to your saved recipes
Prevent your screen from going dark
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
high on slow cooker: 7 hours
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 pound chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 16 ounces pepperoncini peppers like these
  • 10.5 ounces French onion soup like this or see substitutions above
  • 2 tablespoons Ranch seasoning 2 tablespoons = 1 ounce packet

Instructions

  • Add the chicken to the slow cooker. You can actually cook 2 to 3 pounds of chicken.
  • Sprinkle the Ranch seasoning over the chicken.
  • Pour the French onion soup over the chicken.
  • Drain the pepperoncini peppers and reserve 1/3 cup. Pour peppers over the chicken and 1/3 of the brine.
  • Cover and cook for 4 hours on high or 7 hours on low.

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 816mg | Potassium: 973mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 302IU | Vitamin C: 64mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Please take a moment to comment letting me know how you liked it & consider giving it a 5 star rating. I love hearing from you!
Do you have questions about the saving recipes to your Recipe Box?Visit Recipe Box FAQ!

You can also find great recipes at Recipe Index or Weekend Potluck

 

 

Paula
« MANDARIN OR TANGERINE MOJITO
SLOW COOKER CHEESY PENNE »

Comments

  1. laura l sampson says

    04.06.22 at 12:53 pm

    5 stars
    This is so much better than the beef version!

    Reply
  2. Bernice Hill says

    04.05.22 at 9:09 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve got to try this chicken version…we sure love Mississippi Beef so I think this is one we’ll love as well.

    Reply
  3. Scarlet says

    04.05.22 at 6:50 pm

    5 stars
    I love the pepperoncini peppers for a bit of a bite. Delish chicken recipe!

    Reply
  4. Shelby says

    04.05.22 at 11:28 am

    5 stars
    The fact that this has only four ingredients saved my butt the other night! great recipe.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Your email address will not be published. Have you tried this recipe? Consider giving it 5 stars!




The Big Pound Cake Review

60 pound cake recipes

Featured Categories

  • Appetizers
  • Beverages
  • Breakfast
  • Desserts
  • Entrees
  • Side Dishes
  • College Student Recipes

Search specific recipes

Search specific recipes

Archives

Salty Sweet Crockpot Candy

SALTY SWEET CROCKPOT CANDY

Chocolate Chip Snickers Cookies

THICK CHOCOLATE CHIP SNICKERS COOKIES

White Chocolate CrockPot Candy | Call Me PMc

WHITE CHOCOLATE CROCKPOT CANDY

chocolate bars

BEST FUDGY COCOA BROWNIES

Favorites

Chocolate Chip Snickers Cookies

THICK CHOCOLATE CHIP SNICKERS COOKIES

Mexican beef dinner

QUESABIRRIA STACK {Cheese Birrias Taco Stack}

Beef Birria Stack | Call Me PMc

BEEF BIRRIA STACK

roasted meal

ROASTED LEMON THYME CHICKEN AND ROOT VEGETABLES

Creamy Tuscan Italian Sausage Pasta

CREAMY TUSCAN ITALIAN SAUSAGE PASTA

Keto Cheesy Balsamic Chicken

KETO CHEESY BALSAMIC CHICKEN

Hi, I'm Paula. I'm a blogger, a baker, a runner, a writer, a recipe developer, & a cookie dough eater. I love creating great recipes & sharing them with you! You'll find healthy recipes, comfort food and my favorite, indulgent desserts!
read more
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram
  • RSS

DISCLOSURE

Call Me PMc is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases ad no cost to you. Thanks for supporting this small business.

Read my Privacy Policy.

COPYRIGHT

© 2012 – 2023 All recipes & images are original & the sole property of CallMePMc.com All Rights Reserved. All content is for your personal enjoyment & content herein is in no way to be used for commercial purposes. Other than linking to a page, do not copy or otherwise use images or original recipes without my written permission. Republishing posts in their entirety is prohibited. Use of this site automatically constitutes your agreement to these terms.

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER

Stay up to date. Subscribe to receive blog updates in your email inbox

  • Copyright © 2023 Call Me PMc. Design & Development by Melissa Rose Design