Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken (Printable)

Tender shredded chicken with ranch and pepperoncini atop creamy garlic mashed potatoes in a slow-cooked Southern style.

# What You'll Need:

→ Mississippi Chicken

01 - 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
02 - 1 oz ranch seasoning mix
03 - 1 oz au jus gravy mix
04 - ½ cup unsalted butter, sliced
05 - 8 to 10 whole pepperoncini peppers
06 - ¼ cup pepperoncini juice
07 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Garlic Mashed Potatoes

08 - 2½ lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
09 - 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
10 - ½ cup whole milk
11 - ¼ cup unsalted butter
12 - ⅓ cup sour cream
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
14 - Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Place chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle ranch seasoning and au jus gravy mix evenly over the chicken.
02 - Add butter slices on top, scatter pepperoncini peppers, and pour in the pepperoncini juice. Season with black pepper.
03 - Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or until chicken is tender and easily shredded.
04 - About 30 minutes before the chicken is done, place potatoes and garlic in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a generous pinch of salt, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
05 - Drain potatoes well and return to the pot. Add butter, milk, and sour cream. Mash until smooth and creamy, adding more milk if needed. Season with salt and pepper.
06 - Once the chicken is done, shred it directly in the slow cooker using two forks, mixing well with the juices.
07 - Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates and top generously with shredded Mississippi chicken and sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Effortless slow cooker preparation that lets flavors develop fully.
  • Rich, tangy, and savory flavors from ranch seasoning, au jus, and pepperoncini.
  • Creamy garlic mashed potatoes create the perfect base for the juicy chicken.
  • Gluten-free option available by choosing appropriate seasoning mixes.
  • Feeds a family of six with minimal hands-on time.
02 -
  • Verwende zwei Gabeln zum einfachen Zerkleinern des Hühnchens direkt im Slow Cooker.
  • Die Butter in Scheiben sorgt für gleichmäßiges Schmelzen und harmoniert wunderbar mit den Gewürzen.
  • Für besonders cremige Kartoffeln zusätzlich mehr Milch oder Sahne nach Geschmack hinzufügen.
  • Kontrolliere die Allergene der Gewürzmischungen, um die Glutenfreiheit sicherzustellen.
  • Die Pepperoncini können je nach gewünschter Schärfe angepasst werden.
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