Easy Crockpot Mississippi Chicken Sandwiches
A quick and easy slow cooker recipe that transforms simple chicken breasts into tender, flavorful sandwiches with a tangy, buttery ranch seasoning and pepperoncini kick. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours on low or 3 to 4 hours on high
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours 15 minutes (low) or 3 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4 to 6 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 to 2 pounds / 700–900 g)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 packet (about 1 oz / 28 g) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet (about 1 oz / 28 g) au jus gravy mix
- 6–8 whole pepperoncini peppers with juice (about 1/2 cup / 120 ml)
- 4–6 soft sandwich buns or slider rolls (Hawaiian rolls recommended)
- Optional: sliced pickles, provolone or pepper jack cheese slices, shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Pat 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Place the chicken breasts evenly in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Sprinkle 1 packet of ranch seasoning mix and 1 packet of au jus gravy mix evenly over the chicken.
- Place 1/2 cup (1 stick) of softened unsalted butter in chunks on top of the chicken.
- Nestle 6-8 whole pepperoncini peppers around and on top of the chicken breasts. Pour in about 1/2 cup of the pepperoncini juice.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until chicken is tender and easy to shred.
- Use two forks or tongs to shred the chicken directly in the crockpot, mixing it with the buttery, tangy juices.
- Spoon a generous amount of the shredded chicken onto soft sandwich buns or Hawaiian rolls. Add optional toppings like provolone cheese slices or pickles if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
If chicken seems dry, add a splash of chicken broth or extra pepperoncini juice before shredding. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to maintain heat and cooking time. Butter should be softened or cut into chunks for faster melting. For dairy-free, use vegan butter alternatives and skip cheese toppings. For gluten-free, serve on gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350400
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 700900
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 2025
- Fiber: 12
- Protein: 30
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