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Irresistible Mississippi Chicken Recipe You Need to Try Today

Learn how to make delicious Mississippi Chicken. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

The key to this dish lies in selecting the right ingredients — simple, fresh, and full of flavor. Growing up, my mom always emphasized quality, even with basic pantry staples, and I’ve carried that lesson into my own kitchen. For Mississippi Chicken, I find that using good-quality chicken breasts or thighs and fresh pepperoncini peppers really elevates the dish. The ranch seasoning packet brings in that classic tang without the fuss of measuring out multiple spices. Butter and cream cheese blend to create a silky sauce that’s pure comfort in every bite.

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 6–8 pepperoncini peppers, with a bit of juice
  • 1/4 cup pepperoncini juice (from the jar)
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon garlic powder or onion powder for extra depth

If you prefer a lighter version, Greek yogurt can replace cream cheese, though it changes the texture slightly. You can also swap chicken thighs for breasts if you like leaner meat, but thighs tend to stay juicier during slow cooking.

Instructions

  1. Start by placing your chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker or a deep baking dish if using the oven.
  2. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning evenly over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.
  3. Cut the softened cream cheese into chunks and scatter them on top of the chicken.
  4. Slice the butter into pats and place them over the cream cheese and chicken.
  5. Add the whole pepperoncini peppers around the chicken, and pour the pepperoncini juice over everything to add tangy moisture.
  6. If you’re using a slow cooker, cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for about 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  7. If baking, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), cover the dish tightly with foil, and bake for 45-55 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce is bubbling.
  8. Before serving, shred the chicken gently with two forks to mix it with the creamy sauce, or leave the pieces whole if preferred.

One of my favorite moments is when I gently shred the chicken right in the slow cooker, letting the sauce soak into every bite. It’s such a simple step that makes a world of difference.

  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: International

Keywords: Mississippi Chicken, recipe, cooking, food