Easy Crockpot Mississippi Chicken Sandwiches
A simple and comforting slow cooker recipe featuring juicy chicken thighs cooked with ranch seasoning, au jus gravy mix, butter, and pepperoncini peppers, served on soft buns for an effortless weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet (1 oz) au jus gravy mix
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 6–8 whole pepperoncini peppers with about 2 tablespoons of juice
- Soft hamburger buns or brioche buns, lightly toasted
- Optional: sliced pickles, cheddar or pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and place evenly in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning and au jus gravy mix evenly over the chicken thighs.
- Cut softened butter into chunks and scatter over the chicken.
- Place whole pepperoncini peppers on top and pour about 2 tablespoons of the pepper juice over everything.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours until chicken reaches 165°F and is tender enough to shred. Alternatively, cook on high for 3-4 hours but texture will be less tender.
- Shred the chicken directly in the crockpot using two forks or meat claws, mixing it with the sauce.
- If sauce is too thin, leave lid off and cook on high for 10-15 minutes to reduce.
- Toast buns lightly and assemble sandwiches by piling shredded chicken and adding optional toppings. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for juicier, more tender meat. Soften butter before adding to ensure even distribution. Avoid crushing pepperoncini to prevent bitterness. Toast buns just before serving to prevent sogginess. Do not overcrowd the crockpot to ensure even cooking. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil and use dairy-free ranch seasoning. For gluten-free, use gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One sandwich with ab
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
Keywords: crockpot chicken, Mississippi chicken, slow cooker sandwiches, easy dinner, comfort food, ranch seasoning, pepperoncini, shredded chicken sandwiches