Description
Mississippi chicken sliders with tender, juicy chicken offer a delightful Southern-inspired dish perfect for gatherings. Slow-cooked pepperoncini and ranch seasoning create irresistible flavors you’ll crave at your next potluck or game day celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (around 1.5–2 pounds or 680–907 grams)
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 6–8 pepperoncini peppers
- 1/2 cup (113 grams or 4 ounces) unsalted butter
Serving Components:
- Slider buns
- Optional toppings: sliced cheese, coleslaw, or pickles
Instructions
- Arrange chicken breasts in the slow cooker, ensuring they are spread out evenly.
- Generously dust ranch seasoning and au jus gravy mix across the chicken surface, creating a flavorful coating.
- Distribute pepperoncini peppers strategically around the chicken pieces, then place butter on top to enhance moisture and richness.
- Secure the lid and slow cook at low temperature (195°F) for 6-7 hours or high temperature (215°F) for 3-4 hours until chicken becomes fork-tender.
- Using two forks, meticulously shred the chicken, then thoroughly mix with the accumulated cooking liquids to ensure even seasoning distribution.
- Transfer the succulent shredded chicken onto slider buns, allowing each sandwich to absorb the tangy, savory juices.
- Optional: Customize with additional toppings like fresh herbs, sliced pickles, or a drizzle of hot sauce to elevate the flavor profile.
Notes
- Adjust ranch and au jus seasoning levels to match personal salt preferences, ensuring balanced flavor without overwhelming the dish.
- Use fresh or jarred pepperoncini peppers for varying levels of tanginess, selecting mild or spicy varieties based on individual heat tolerance.
- For gluten-free adaptation, substitute regular ranch and au jus mixes with certified gluten-free alternatives and ensure slider buns are gluten-free.
- Transform leftovers into quick meal options like salads, quesadillas, or stuffed peppers to maximize recipe versatility and reduce food waste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg