Slow cooker Mississippi chicken thighs are chicken thighs cooked low and slow with a packet of ranch seasoning, onion soup mix, pepperoncini peppers and ½ cup of their juice. It’s a 4-ingredient crockpot dinner with about 5 minutes of prep. Cook on low for 7 hours or on high for 4, then serve the thighs whole or shredded over egg noodles, mashed cauliflower, rice or potatoes.
These slow cooker Mississippi chicken thighs are fall-off the bone, easy to prep, and incredibly flavorful. This is a family favorite tried and true crockpot recipe. It’s super simple, involves 4 ingredients and comes out perfect every time!
This recipe is a spin off of the infamous Mississippi Pot Roast. Most versions of this dish include butter. You’re free to add it if you’re sticking to a more keto-ish diet, but chicken thighs make this the best of both worlds because they offer a rich, buttery taste and protein on their own. We love bone-in skin-on chicken thighs; so incredibly flavorful!
Ingredients for slow cooker mississippi chicken
Here’s what we are working with for this recipe:
- chicken thighs – we prefer bone-in for that extra punch of flavor, but you can also choose to debone prior to cooking. If chicken thighs are just not your thing, you can use chicken breasts instead for this recipe.
- pepperoncinis – sliced or whole, you can’t go wrong! We used a whole jar of these for our recipe, but if you prefer less heat, you can choose to add less pepperoncinis to your crockpot Mississippi chicken recipe.
- ranch packet seasoning – all the flavor you need in one little packet; we love using ranch dip seasoning packets in our crockpot meals!
- onion soup and dip packet mix – if we are making a crockpot recipe, chances are pretty high that this is included along with the ranch packet! So much flavor!
That’s it! 4 ingredients, plus 1/2 cup of the pepperoncini juice and you are in the land of deliciousness!
I love to serve our crockpot Mississippi chicken with egg noodles because they soak up the sauce perfectly.
How to make crockpot Mississippi chicken
You’ll find the exact amounts and printable steps in the recipe card below. Here’s what each step looks like, plus the little things that make it work.
1. Add the chicken. Place the chicken thighs in the crockpot. Start with thawed chicken: the USDA recommends thawing meat before it goes into a slow cooker.
2. Season and add the peppers. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix and onion soup mix over the chicken, then add the pepperoncinis and ½ cup of the pepperoncini juice. If you don’t like the heat, use ½ cup water instead of the juice.
3. Cover and cook. Cook on low for 7 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the chicken reaches at least 165°F on an instant-read thermometer. Try not to lift the lid while it cooks.
4. Serve. Serve the chicken thighs whole or shredded with the pepperoncinis over your choice of side. Spoon some of the sauce over the top.
What can I serve with crockpot Mississippi chicken?
For the ultimate low carb option, I would highly recommend serving with loaded mashed cauliflower. It is a little piece of heaven in every single bite with this dynamic duo.
I also love to serve our crockpot Mississippi chicken with green beans and egg noodles. The green beans add a nice texture to the mix while the egg noodles let all the goodness soak up into one delicious spoonful.
Can I meal prep crockpot Mississippi chicken?
YES! This slow cooker Mississippi chicken recipe would make an amazing meal prep. Simply divide this recipe into 4 meal prep containers along with your side of choice and you will be set for the week! The flavors in this crockpot Mississippi chicken recipe have time to blend together for one simply delicious lunch to be enjoyed over and over again!
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how long does Mississippi chicken last in the fridge?
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours of cooking and enjoy them within 3–4 days. Reheat until the chicken is steaming hot (165°F) before serving.
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slow cooker Mississippi chicken FAQs
Yes. If chicken thighs aren’t your thing, chicken breasts work in this recipe too. Cook until they reach 165°F.
We prefer bone-in, skin-on thighs for extra flavor, but you can debone them before cooking.
Pepperoncinis add a mild, tangy heat. For less heat, use fewer pepperoncinis and swap the juice for ½ cup water.
No. The USDA recommends thawing chicken before slow cooking so it doesn’t spend too long at unsafe temperatures.
Egg noodles soak up the sauce perfectly. For a low carb option, try loaded mashed cauliflower, and add green beans on the side.
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Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken Thighs
- GFGluten-Free
- KKeto
- LCLow Carb
- SFSugar Free
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken thighs , 4-6 thighs
- 1 ounce packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 2 ounce packet Lipton Onion Soup and Dip Mix
- 1 12 ounce jar pepperoncini peppers , save ½ cup of juices, discard the rest OR use ½ cup water if you prefer less heat
Instructions
- Add the chicken to the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle over the ranch seasoning mix, onion soup mix, the pepperoncinis and 1/2 cup of juices from the jar. If you prefer less heat, skip the pepperoncini juice and add 1/2 cup water instead.
- Cover and cook on low for 7 hours or on high for 4 hours.
- Serve the chicken thighs whole or shred them all. Serve with loaded mashed cauliflower, rice or potatoes.
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Kyle
A family favorite! Love the tang and not too spicy