For a quick and delicious meal, you absolutely must try this slow cooker Mississippi chicken! Packed with the zesty flavors of pepperoncini peppers, ranch, and au jus seasoning, it’s a fantastic choice for those hectic days. You’ll love how effortlessly it comes together!

Slow cooker Mississippi chicken on a white plate on the counter.

Serves: 10-12
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours

Ingredients:

10-12 skinless chicken thighs
¼ cup jar of pepperoncini peppers with juice
1 ranch seasoning mix; packet
1 au jus seasoning; packet
½ cup of unsalted butter
¼ cup of chicken broth

Skinless chicken thighs, jar of pepperoncini peppers, juice, ranch seasoning, mix, packet, au jus seasoning, packet mix, unsalted butter, and chicken broth, all in the counter.

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Step-by-Step Directions:

Step 1: Add the chicken thighs to the slow cooker.

Pour in the ¼ cup of pepperoncici juice along with ¼ cup of chicken broth.

Add 8-10 pepperoncini peppers. Sprinkle the ranch and au jus seasoning packets, and next layer with tabs of unsalted butter.

Cover and cook on LOW setting for 6-8 hours.

Chicken thighs, pepper, Cheney peppers, seasoning, packs, and tabs of unsalted butter, all layered in a slow cooker on the counter

Step 2: Place the chicken pieces on a plate. Alternatively, using two forks, carefully shred the chicken with the juices and serve over rice or mashed potatoes. Enjoy!

🐢 Before You Go…

Looking for more meals that practically cook themselves? Explore our favorite slow cooker and easy chicken dinner ideas.

Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken

If you’re looking for a super easy and mouthwatering dish to whip up, you’ve got to try this slow cooker Mississippi chicken. It's perfect for busy days!

Tara

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8

Total Time 8 10

Servings

Equipment

Slow cooker

Ingredients

10-12 skinless chicken thighs
¼ cup jar of pepperoncini peppers with juice
1 ranch seasoning mix; packet
1 au jus seasoning; packet
½ cup unsalted butter
¼ cup chicken broth

Instructions

Add the chicken thighs to the slow cooker.
Pour in the ¼ cup of pepperoncici juice along with ¼ cup of chicken broth.
Add 8-10 pepperoncini peppers. Sprinkle the ranch and au jus seasoning packets, and next layer with tabs of unsalted butter.
Cover and cook on LOW setting for 6-8 hours.
Place the chicken pieces on a plate. Alternatively, using two forks, carefully shred the chicken with the juices and serve over rice or mashed potatoes. Enjoy!