5 Ingredient Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken

5 Ingredients is all it takes to make this simple and crock pot Mississippi chicken! Tender seasoned pulled chicken you can serve on slider buns, over rice, noodles, etc. You might also know this chicken by the name of Mississippi mud chicken.

Pepperoncini chicken is so. We used a whole chicken for this recipe but it easily can be used with chicken breast, chicken thighs, or any other cut of chicken. Try our crockpot roasted chicken as well.

We love making this Mississippi recipe for dinner when we know we won’t have time for cooking in the evening.

A dump and go crock pot chicken recipe that is family friendly. A kid approved pulled chicken!

Why You Will Enjoy This Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken Recipe…

• 5 Ingredients
• Affordable To Make
• Pulled Chicken that has tons of flavor
• Variety of ways to serve – on buns, over noodles, mashed potatoes, etc.
• Can use any cut of chicken
• Reheats well
• Freezer Friendly Recipe

Ingredients Needed

• Whole Chicken
• Pepperoncini Peppers
• Butter
• Dry Ranch Seasoning
• Au Jus Seasoning

How to Make

Step 1: Start by placing the whole chicken in your crock pot. Sprinkle the chicken with the dry ranch mix, and the au jus mixture.

Step 2: Slice the butter and place all over the chicken.

Step 3: Next, add the peppers into the crock pot. Then pour the pepper juice over the chicken.

Step 4: Place lid on the crock pot and cook for 7-8 hours on low setting. Or high for 3 1/2-5 hours.

Step 5: Once done, the chicken will be 165 degrees internally. Remove the chicken and allow to rest 10 minutes. Then you will shred and de-bone the chicken.

Step 6: Place the pulled chicken back in the crock pot, mix and then serve as you would like. We did slider sandwiches.

Storage of Leftovers

This slow cooker Mississippi chicken stores well leftover. Place in an airtight container, with some of the juice. This is going to keep your chicken nice and moist.

Store in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat how you would like, and then enjoy.

If you want to freeze the leftover pulled chicken from crock pot, just allow it to fully cool. Then place in a freezer container or sealed freezer bag. Then freeze for 3-4 months.

Thaw in the fridge overnight, reheat and enjoy!

Expert Tips and Variations To Recipe

• Do Mississippi chicken thighs instead of a whole chicken. Cook the same way, and shred once the chicken is done. Or toss in chicken tenderloins or chicken breasts if you want.
• Make sure the chicken is fully cooked and reads 165 degrees internal temperature.
• Use banana peppers if you do not care for pepperoncini peppers.
• Real butter is a must for this recipe.
• A mix of dark meat and white meat helps to keep chicken moist and flavorful.
• Let chicken rest 10 minutes before shredding. This helps to lock in the juices.

Practical notes

What to serve with Mississippi chicken?

A side of veggies like green beans, rice, mashed potatoes, or even dinner rolls make a great way to serve up with this chicken.

Is this chicken spicy?

You can buy mild or hot peppers, so you control the heat factor. We like to use the mild peppers, so it is not spicy and kid friendly. If you want some heat buy the hot peppers.

How to cook a whole chicken in a crock pot?

The first step is making sure you have a crock pot that is large enough. You want your chicken to sit in the crock pot and have room on all sides. Then season the chicken, add in the liquid, cover and cook as directed.

Can you put frozen chicken in crock pot?

You will find that the FDA recommends to not put frozen meat in the crock pot. The reason being is that it can take too long to thaw and begin cooking, leaving the meat at an unsafe temperature for too long.

Can you overcook chicken in a crock pot?

You can overcook chicken in a crock pot. Depending on the size and type of chicken you use, the cook time will always vary. Plus all crock pots heat differently so use a meat thermometer and remove chicken once it reaches 165 degrees internally.

How to make oven baked Mississippi chicken?

Follow the same prep, but place in a Dutch Oven. Then cover and bake in the oven until the chicken is fully cooked. Shred and serve.

Are pepperoncini required for Mississippi chicken?

Reach for banana peppers as an alternative if you are not a fan of pepperoncini peppers.

Crock Pot Meals

• Crock Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta
• Chicken Parmesan Pasta (A favorite chicken crock pot meal!)
• Frito Chili Pie
• Sloppy Joes
• Crock Pot Ribs

Ingredients

Makes 1 whole chicken

Supplies

• Crockpot
• Meat Claws

Mississippi Chicken Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken
• 1 packet dry Ranch seasoning
• 1 packet Au Jus seasoning
• 1/2 cup butter, sliced
• 1/3 cup Pepperoncini Juice
• 6-8 Pepperoncini Peppers

Equipment

• Heavy-duty Crockpot Liners BPA-free
• Crockpot

Method

1. Place the whole chicken in the crock pot.
2. Sprinkle the dry Ranch seasoning and Au Jus seasoning on top of the chicken.
3. Add in your peppers and the juice, pouring the juice over the chicken.
4. Slice up your stick of butter, and place on top of the chicken.
5. Place the lid on and cook on low for 7-8 hours. Or high for 3-5 hours. You will know the chicken is done when it reaches 165 degrees internal temperature.
6. Once the chicken is done, remove the whole chicken and let sit for 10 minutes.
7. Now you will pull the chicken and de-bone it.
8. Place all the meat back into the crock pot, and stir around.
9. Then serve up your Mississippi chicken on slider buns, over rice, with mashed potatoes, etc.

Kitchen notes

You are welcome to use any cut of chicken. Bone in chicken thighs, boneless chicken breast, tenderloins, etc. You can control the heat by buying pepperoncini peppers that are mild or hot. Feel free to use less of the seasonings, it is all about seasoning to taste. Store any leftover pulled chicken in the fridge for 3-4 days. Or in the freezer for around 3 months. Use a meat thermometer to ensure your chicken reaches 165 degrees internally. Make sure to not touch a bone, or it can give you a false reading on how warm the chicken really is.