5-Ingredient Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken Recipe (With Ranch Dressing)
5-ingredient Crock Pot Mississippi chicken might be one of the easiest dinners you’ll make. It’s a knockoff of the pot roast version, but we love it because it’s so quick to prep and doesn’t require many ingredients. The recipe is filled with flavor, and you only need 5 ingredients (not including salt and pepper). All you need is chicken, broth, pepperoncinis, onion soup mix, and ranch dressing. It only takes 5 minutes to prep and put it in the Crock Pot.
I’ve been making this Southern dish for years, and it’s a great recipe when you need something that you can whip up fast.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Servings | Prep Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | 8 hours on low/4 hours on high | 4 | Beginner + |
My easy mashed potatoes are the perfect thing to serve alongside this because they are buttery and creamy. And if you want another incredible potato side dish, my Crock Pot Cheesy French Onion Potatoes are absolutely amazing with this. And if you love dump-and-go slow cooker meals, my slow cooker butter steak and potatoes need to be on your list next.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Grab the ingredients for Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken. Parsley is optional, but if you have it, toss a little on top when it’s done cooking.
Add the chicken to the Crock Pot. Mix the chicken broth, onion soup mix, ranch dressing, salt, and pepper in a bowl and pour it over the chicken. Top with pepperoncini, place the lid on top, and cook for 8 hours on low heat.
After cooking, shred the chicken, place it back in the slow cooker, and stir to coat well. You don’t have to take the chicken out of the slow cooker to shred it unless you have a liner or a pan that scratches easily.
Cooking Tip: Every slow cooker runs a little differently, so make sure the chicken reaches 165 degrees at the thickest part. If the chicken shreds easily, it’s cooked. If not, it needs to cook longer. I use a digital thermometer to check the temp.
Our favorite way to eat the chicken is over mashed potatoes, but it also goes great with rice or noodles.
Tips For The Best Mississippi Chicken
There are a few things you can do to make sure this dinner turns out perfect every time.
Chicken Breast Size
Use roughly the same-sized chicken breasts to ensure they cook at the same rate. If they are smaller chicken breasts, they will cook faster, and you will need to start checking at the six-hour mark if cooking on the low setting.
What To Do With The Sauce
You can spoon the sauce over the chicken, mashed potatoes, rice, or even noodles. If you want to thicken it to a gravy consistency, whisk together two tablespoons of cornstarch and two tablespoons of cold water, and then stir it into the Crock Pot during the last 20 minutes of cooking.
FAQs
Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts?
Yes, you can. I would use boneless so it’s easier to shred. Chicken thighs have a little more fat, so they can cook a tad longer to 175-190°F, and they will be a little more tender.
Can I use banana peppers instead of pepperoncini?
Yes, you can use banana peppers. They will have a little bit of a different flavor, but still taste great.
Can I use a ranch seasoning packet instead of ranch dressing?
Definitely! Just use a one-ounce package and sprinkle it over the chicken when you add the onion soup mix. However, if you use the seasoning, add another 1/2 cup of chicken broth to make up for the liquid.
From-Scratch Seasoning
Some people want to skip the processed packets and make the seasoning at home.
Homemade Onion Soup Seasoning (replaces the onion soup mix packet):
- 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon beef bouillon powder (or 1 crushed cube)
- 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Pinch of dried parsley
For the ranch seasoning (use instead of ranch dressing):
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon buttermilk powder
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried chives
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Mix each recipe together and sprinkle over the chicken in the same way you would the packets.
5-Ingredient Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken Recipe (With Ranch Dressing)
Ingredients
- 4 skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 16 ounce jar of pepperoncinis drain the juice
- 1 ounce packet of onion soup mix
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Next, mix the chicken broth, onion soup, ranch dressing, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Then, pour it over the chicken.
- Top with the pepperoncinis.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- After cooking, shred the chicken and stir until the chicken is coated with the sauce.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve.
Nutrition
Leftover Ideas
There are a lot of ways you can use the leftovers from this meal. Here are some ideas:
- Tacos: Add some shredded chicken to your favorite taco recipe.
- Quesadillas: Add some of the leftover chicken and pepper jack cheese to a flour tortilla, fold over, and then cook in a skillet until crispy. I melt a little butter in the skillet before cooking.
- Stuffed Baked Potatoes: Pile chicken and sauce on top of a cooked potato with sour cream and chives.
- Nachos: Add some of your favorite nacho chips to a large plate and pile on the chicken. Add some shredded cheese and heat in the oven at 400°F for 5-7 minutes.
- Wraps: Add some of the chicken to a wrap. Fill it up with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, or anything you love.
- Sliders: Make slider sandwiches the next day. Add the chicken and some provolone cheese on top of slider buns. Then, brush tops with butter and bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes.
