Low Carb Mississippi Chicken

5 from 2 votes

Low Carb Mississippi Chicken is a flavorful, tender dish made with juicy chicken, tangy pepperoncini, ranch seasoning, and butter. This easy, keto-friendly meal is perfect for busy weeknights and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted veggies.

Prep Time10

Cook Time6

Total Time6 10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Southern-Inspired

Keyword: crockpot mississippi chicken, keto mississippi chicken, keto pepperoncini chicken, Low-carb Mississippi Chicken, slow cooker keto chicken

Servings: servings

Calories: 247kcal

Author: Chef Jenn

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken breast boneless or skinless
½ cup yellow onion finely chopped
0.87 ounce chicken gravy mix
1 ounce powdered ranch dressing mix
½ cup pepperoncini peppers plus ⅓ cup pickling liquid
½ cup salt butter

Instructions

Arrange the chicken in a single layer in a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker.
Sprinkle the chopped onion, gravy mix, ranch dressing mix, pepperoncini peppers, and pickling liquid evenly over the chicken.
Cut the butter into small pieces and distribute them on top.
Cover and cook until the chicken is fork-tender—about 2 hours on high or 4 hours on low.
Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board and shred using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat in the sauce.
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve over mashed cauliflower, cauliflower rice, or as a sandwich filling.

Notes

Recipe Card Tips

Taste the pepperoncini and pickling liquid before adding it all in. Heat level varies noticeably from jar to jar, even within the same brand.
Shred the chicken and stir it back into the sauce rather than serving it whole. Every shred picks up flavor that way instead of just the outside of the piece.

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