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Mississippi Chicken

A tangy, buttery chicken dish cooked in a slow cooker or oven, featuring pepperoncini peppers and ranch seasoning.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American Southern
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 to 2.5 pounds)
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup pepperoncini peppers with 1/2 cup brine
  • 2 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for extra heat
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish or slow cooker
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Sharp knife for slicing peppers
  • Meat thermometer (optional but helpful)
  • Tongs or two forks for shredding
  • Aluminum foil or slow cooker lid

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Pat your chicken breasts dry with paper towels and arrange them in a single layer in your prepared dish.
  3. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne evenly over both sides of each chicken breast.
  4. Scatter the pepperoncini peppers over and around the chicken.
  5. Pour the reserved pepperoncini brine evenly across the entire dish.
  6. Cut the butter into small pats and distribute them across the top of the chicken.
  7. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and place it in your preheated 375-degree oven.
  8. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  9. Remove the foil carefully and check that the chicken is not pink in the thickest part.
  10. Let the chicken rest in the sauce for 5 minutes before serving.
  11. Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  12. Taste the sauce and adjust salt to your preference.

Notes

Mississippi chicken pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or potatoes.