Description
These Easy Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken Bites are a delicious and effortless meal that’s bursting with flavor. Tender chicken cooked in a savory blend of ranch seasoning and au jus gravy, with a hint of tangy pepperoncini peppers. Perfect for a simple weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing party dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Seasonings:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
Other:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick, cut into pieces)
- 6–8 pepperoncini peppers (plus 2 tablespoons juice)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Place the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Add Seasonings: Sprinkle ranch seasoning and au jus gravy mix over the chicken.
- Top with Ingredients: Add butter, pepperoncini peppers, and juice.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours.
- Shred Chicken: Remove chicken, shred or cut into pieces, then return to slow cooker.
- Serve: Serve warm as desired.
Notes
- For extra spice, consider adding more pepperoncini or hot sauce.
- This recipe can be made with pork or beef as well.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
