How long is Mississippi chicken good for in the fridge?

It stays good for up to 3 days when stored airtight in the fridge.

What to have with Mississippi chicken?

It’s lovely with mashed potatoes, rice, buttered noodles, roasted veggies, or in sandwiches, wraps, or tacos.

Can you add potatoes to Mississippi chicken?

Yes! Quarter some baby potatoes and nestle them around the chicken before cooking. They’ll soak up all that savory flavor.

Can you put cream cheese in Mississippi chicken?

Absolutely. Stir in a few spoonfuls of softened cream cheese at the end for an extra creamy twist.

Mississippi Chicken Recipe + Easy Comfort

Name: Mississippi Chicken Recipe (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs, trimmed); 1 packet (1 oz) au jus mix (or dry onion soup mix or beef bouillon + ½ tsp onion powder); 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning; 2 tablespoons butter (omit if using dark meat); 6 pepperoncini peppers (or sliced banana peppers)

Description

Mississippi Chicken is a cozy, easy slow cooker or Instant Pot meal that’s rich, tangy, and perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs, trimmed)

1 packet (1 oz) au jus mix (or dry onion soup mix or beef bouillon + ½ tsp onion powder)

1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning

2 tablespoons butter (omit if using dark meat)

6 pepperoncini peppers (or sliced banana peppers)

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Instructions

1. Add chicken to slow cooker, sprinkle au jus mix and ranch seasoning over top.

2. Top with butter and pepperoncini peppers.

3. Cover and cook on LOW for 3 hours or HIGH for 1.5–2 hours until internal temp reaches 165°F.

4. Let rest 5 minutes, then shred warm chicken with forks, hands, or mixer.

5. Serve warm over mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, or in sandwiches, wraps, tacos.

6. For Instant Pot: Add ingredients plus ½ cup broth (6 qt) or 1 cup (8 qt).

7. Cook Manual High Pressure 10 min, natural release 5 min, then quick release.

Notes

Shredding chicken helps soak up flavor.

Sliced peppers make it easier to eat.

Double recipe in a large slow cooker for meal prep or a crowd.

Use disposable liner for easy cleanup.

Dish is tangy, not spicy unless hot peppers are used.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 3 hours
Category: Chicken Recipes
Method: Slow Cooker, Instant Pot
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 314
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 330mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Carbohydrates: 1g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 48g
Cholesterol: 160mg