Mississippi Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 1/2 cup butter, sliced
- 8 pepperoncini peppers
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini juice
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs in a slow cooker.
- Sprinkle with ranch mix, au jus mix, black pepper, garlic powder, and salt.
- Add pepperoncini peppers and juice.
- Top with butter slices.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
- Remove chicken and shred.
- Return to slow cooker and mix with cooking liquid.
- Serve hot over rice or with mashed potatoes.
Special Notes
This flavorful chicken dish is perfect for busy weeknights. The combination of ranch and au jus mixes creates a rich, savory sauce that's incredibly easy to make. The key is to let the chicken cook slowly so it becomes tender and absorbs all the flavors. It's a great way to feed a crowd with minimal effort.