Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken is a tried and true chicken crock pot recipe that turns out tender, savory chicken every time. This family favorite is great for beginners and experienced cooks. Low carb options also available!
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How to Make Mississippi Chicken in a Crock Pot
Note: The Instant Pot Aura Multicooker is the slow cooker featured in this video.
Cris here.
Mississippi Chicken has been a long time favorite for long time readers of Recipes That Crock, so we thought we would revisit this tried and true recipe for new readers.
This recipe is super simple, involves few ingredients and comes out perfect every time.
Slow Cooking with Chicken
We are often asked why we choose to cook with boneless skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts. It all comes down to preference. We prefer the way boneless skinless chicken thighs retain their moisture and cook up tender without drying out. However, if you choose to use boneless skinless chicken breast, keep a close eye on it the first time so that you don’t overcook it. Chicken breasts in the crock pot should be tender and easily pull apart with a fork.
Slow Cooking Tip: If your chicken breast tends to be chalky and dry, you are probably cooking it too hot for too long. Try reducing cooking time for tender chicken every time.
Low Carb Options for Mississippi Chicken
While not everyone is comfortable using pre-made packets in their low carb diet, we enjoy this Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken in our low carb menu from time to time by checking nutritional information on ranch packets (sometimes opting for a dill ranch packet or chive and onion packet). Some packets reduce the carb counts for the entire recipe by 16 carbs. Additionally we make sure to use AuJus Gravy packets instead of higher carb gravy packets– this typically makes the carb count at least 1/4 of what it would be.
Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken We prefer thighs
- 1 envelope Ranch Dressing Mix
- 1 envelope Au Jus Gravy Mix or Brown Gravy Mix
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup Pepperoncinis sliced
Instructions
- Lay chicken thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Sprinkle mixes on top.
- Place butter on top.
- Add peppers.
- Cook on low for 4-5 hours. Stirring half-way through.
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Notes
- We used boneless skinless thighs to make this recipe. Feel free to use the chicken cut of chicken you prefer. Cooking times may vary.
- If you are unsure of when your chicken is done or your preferred temperature, you can also use a meat thermometer in your slow cooker. This particular meat thermometer model allows you to place the probe in the meat, close the crock lid and set an alarm for when it reaches the temperature you set on the thermometer. I highly recommend using a meat thermometer set at 170 with this dish especially if you choose to substitute chicken breasts for the chicken thighs in this dish.
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- We make this recipe low carb by using the lowest carb mixes we can find.
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- As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly. As a result, your nutritional content depends on which products you choose to use when cookingthis dish. The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
- All slow cookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes should always be tested first in your own slow cooker and time adjusted as needed.
Nutrition
MORE MISSISSIPPI STYLE RECIPES
We love these flavors so much that we have a whole library of Mississippi- style recipes:
- Crock Pot Country Ribs {Mississippi Style}
- Instant Pot Country Ribs {Mississippi Style}
- Crock Pot Mississippi Beef Roast
- Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken Thighs
- Crock Pot Mississippi Whole Chicken
- Crock Pot Mississippi Pork Roast
- Crock Pot Mississippi Pork Chops
- Crock Pot Mississippi Beef Sandwiches
- Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast
- Instant Pot Mississippi Chicken Thighs
- Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken Noodles
- Electric Pressure Cooker Mississippi Chicken Noodles
- Crock Pot Creamy Mississippi Beef
- Electric Pressure Cooker Creamy Mississippi Beef
- Crock Pot Creamy Mississippi Beefy Mac
- Crock Pot Creamy Mississippi Chicken
- Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken Legs
- Crock Pot Mississippi Ribs
- Electric Pressure Cooker Mississippi Ribs
- Instant Pot Country Ribs Mississippi-Style
- Crock Pot Mississippi Loose Meat Sandwiches
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Hi I have been a true fan of your channel for years this recipe is one of my family’s favorites I have not tried with chicken my question is what do you like to serve this with? Thanks so much for all your awesome recipes and allowing me into your kitchen!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We appreciate you taking your time to speak life into us!
We like to serve it with mashed potatoes and green beans. You could also serve it with a salad or corn. Any of your favorite sides should do well with it. Enjoy!
I made this and it was sooo delicious! The juice was amazing and chicken tender. Planning on making it again in a day or 2. Thank you!
Wonderful! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe. It is one of our favorites at mine and Cris’ houses! Thank you for taking the time to let us know. We love hearing when our readers enjoy one of our recipes!