Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken (Print)

Tender slow-cooked chicken flavored with zesty seasonings over creamy garlic mashed potatoes.

# Ingredients:

→ Mississippi Chicken

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

→ Garlic Mashed Potatoes

08 - 2½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
09 - 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
10 - ½ cup whole milk, or more as needed
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

# Directions:

01 - Place chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker. Sprinkle ranch seasoning and au jus gravy mix evenly over the chicken.
02 - Arrange butter slices on top, scatter pepperoncini peppers throughout, and pour pepperoncini juice over the mixture. Season generously with freshly ground black pepper.
03 - Cover and cook on low setting for 6 to 7 hours until chicken is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
04 - When chicken has approximately 30 minutes remaining, place potatoes and garlic in a large pot. Cover with cold water and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
05 - Drain potatoes and garlic thoroughly, then return to the pot. Add butter, milk, and sour cream. Mash until smooth and creamy, adding additional milk as needed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
06 - Once chicken is fully cooked, shred it directly in the slow cooker using two forks. Mix thoroughly with the cooking juices and seasonings.
07 - Spoon garlic mashed potatoes onto serving plates. Top generously with shredded Mississippi chicken and cooking sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The chicken practically falls apart on its own, leaving you free to do literally anything else for six hours.
  • Those pepperoncini peppers create a briny, slightly spicy brightness that cuts through the richness in the most satisfying way.
  • Creamy garlic mashed potatoes are the perfect vehicle for soaking up every last drop of that buttery, saucy goodness.
02 -
  • Don't drain the slow cooker liquid even if it looks like a lot—that's your sauce, and it's the whole reason this dish works.
  • If your potatoes aren't creamy enough, warm a splash of milk in the microwave and add it gradually rather than dumping it all in at once.
03 -
  • If you want extra spice, slice the pepperoncini peppers before adding them so the heat distributes throughout the chicken rather than concentrating in whole pepper pockets.
  • A splash of cream stirred into the mashed potatoes just before serving creates an almost velvety texture that makes everyone ask what your secret is.
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