Description
If you’re craving a rich, comforting, and incredibly satisfying dish, Mississippi Mud Chicken is the perfect choice. This easy dinner recipe delivers tender, slow-cooked chicken coated in a savory, buttery, and slightly tangy sauce. Perfect for dinner ideas, comfort food lovers, and easy recipes.
Ingredients
2 lbs chicken drumsticks or thighs
1 packet ranch seasoning mix
1 packet au jus gravy mix
1/2 cup unsalted butter
6 whole pepperoncini peppers
1/4 cup pepperoncini juice
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Pat the chicken dry and season with black pepper
2. Sear the chicken until golden brown (optional)
3. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant
4. Place chicken in slow cooker
5. Add ranch seasoning and au jus mix
6. Top with butter
7. Add pepperoncini peppers and juice
8. Pour in chicken broth
9. Cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours
10. Serve and garnish with parsley
Notes
Use bone-in chicken for best flavor
Avoid adding excess liquid
Let the sauce rest and thicken before serving
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: easy dinner, comfort food, slow cooker chicken, chicken recipe, dinner ideas