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Mississippi Mud Chicken

Sally Thompson
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.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 -6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

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: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 40gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 900mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
Keyword chicken recipe, comfort food, dinner ideas, easy dinner, slow cooker chicken
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