Crockpot Mississippi Mud Chicken Recipe
This comforting Crockpot Mississippi Mud Chicken recipe uses chicken, ranch seasoning, butter, cream cheese, and pepperoncini peppers for a rich dinner.
Equipment
- Slow cooker (crockpot)
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Measuring spoons
- Forks (for shredding chicken)
- Large spoon
- Serving bowl
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix 1 oz
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix 1 oz
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 pepperoncini peppers
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini juice
- 8 ounces cream cheese
Optional for Serving
- Cooked rice
- Mashed potatoes
- Egg noodles
- Toasted sandwich buns
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the slow cooker
- Place the chicken breasts into the bottom of the crockpot in an even layer.
Step 2: Add seasoning
- Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix and au jus mix evenly over the chicken.
Step 3: Add butter and peppers
- Place the butter on top of the chicken and add the pepperoncini peppers.
Step 4: Pour the juice
- Pour the pepperoncini juice around the chicken to add tangy flavor and moisture.
Step 5: Add cream cheese
- Place the block of cream cheese on top. This will slowly melt into the sauce.
Step 6: Slow cook
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 4 hours until the chicken becomes very tender.
Step 7: Shred the chicken
- Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the crockpot. Stir everything together until the sauce becomes creamy and coats the chicken.
Step 8: Serve
- Serve hot over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles and spoon extra sauce on top.