Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken (Printable Version)

Tender chicken slow-cooked with zesty seasonings served atop smooth garlic mashed potatoes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Mississippi Chicken

01 - 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
02 - 1 oz ranch seasoning mix, gluten-free certified
03 - 1 oz au jus gravy mix, gluten-free certified
04 - ½ cup unsalted butter, sliced
05 - 8–10 whole pepperoncini peppers
06 - ¼ cup pepperoncini juice
07 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Garlic Mashed Potatoes

08 - 2½ lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chunked
09 - 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
10 - ½ cup whole milk
11 - ¼ cup unsalted butter
12 - ⅓ cup sour cream
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
14 - Chopped fresh parsley for garnish, optional

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place chicken in slow cooker bottom. Sprinkle ranch seasoning and au jus gravy mix evenly over chicken.
02 - Add butter slices on top, scatter pepperoncini peppers, pour pepperoncini juice over mixture, and season with black pepper.
03 - Cover slow cooker and cook on low setting for 6–7 hours until chicken is tender and shreds easily with forks.
04 - With 30 minutes remaining, place potatoes and garlic in large pot, cover with cold water, add salt pinch, bring to boil, then simmer 15–20 minutes until fork-tender.
05 - Drain potatoes and garlic thoroughly, return to pot, add butter, milk, and sour cream. Mash until smooth and creamy, adding additional milk as needed. Season with salt and pepper.
06 - Once chicken is tender, shred directly in slow cooker using two forks, mixing well with cooking juices and sauce.
07 - Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates and top generously with shredded Mississippi chicken and sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

# Tips for Success:

01 -
  • The slow cooker does nearly all the work while you go about your day, and the payoff is impossibly tender, flavorful chicken.
  • Those tangy pepperoncini peppers and zesty au jus create a sauce so good you'll want to pour it over everything on your plate.
  • Creamy garlic mashed potatoes are the perfect canvas for all that savory, briny richness without feeling heavy.
  • It's naturally gluten-free with the right seasoning packets, making it easy to feed people with different dietary needs.
02 -
  • Don't drain the slow cooker liquid after shredding the chicken—that's your sauce, and it's the whole point of this dish.
  • Oversalting the potato water is crucial; it's your only chance to season them properly from the inside out, so be generous with that pinch.
03 -
  • Use thighs instead of breasts if you have them—they stay juicier and more forgiving during the long cook, though breasts absolutely work.
  • Invest in a good potato masher; it makes the difference between lumpy potatoes and silky ones, and it's easier on your arms than a fork.
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