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Juicy Cheesy BBQ Mississippi Chicken

This Juicy Cheesy BBQ Mississippi Chicken is an easy, flavor-packed slow cooker meal made with tender shredded chicken, smoky barbecue sauce, ranch seasoning, pepperoncini peppers, butter, and melted cheddar cheese. Inspired by classic Mississippi chicken slow cooker recipes, this comforting dish is perfect for busy families looking for crockpot chicken recipes dump and go or fresh weeknight recipes inspo. Serve it over mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, or on sandwich buns for a delicious meal everyone will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 packet 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 packet 0.87 ounce brown gravy mix
  • ½ cup barbecue sauce
  • ½ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
  • ¼ cup pepperoncini juice
  • ½ cup unsalted butter sliced
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped (optional, for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Lightly grease the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning and brown gravy mix evenly over the chicken.
  4. Pour the barbecue sauce over the top.
  5. Add the sliced pepperoncini peppers and pepperoncini juice.
  6. Arrange the butter slices over the chicken.
  7. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shreds.
  8. Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks, stirring it into the flavorful sauce.
  9. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the chicken.
  10. Cover for 5–10 minutes, or until the cheese has fully melted.
  11. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.

Notes

  • Chicken thighs can be substituted for extra juicy, flavorful results.
  • Freshly shredded cheddar melts more smoothly than pre-shredded cheese.
  • Use your favorite barbecue sauce to customize the sweetness or spice level.
  • This chicken is delicious served over mashed potatoes, rice, buttered noodles, or on toasted sandwich buns.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.