Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken or Chuck Roast

This slow cooker Mississippi chicken or chuck roast is rich, buttery, and packed with bold flavor. With just a handful of ingredients, the slow cooker transforms simple chicken or beef into a tender, savory meal that practically cooks itself.

You’ll find this recipe in the Slow Cooker Recipes for Two section of the recipe list.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours (low) or 4–5 hours (high)
Total Time: About 8 hours
Servings: 4

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Extremely easy slow cooker meal
• Only a few simple ingredients
• Works with either chicken or chuck roast
• Tender, flavorful meat perfect for multiple meals

Ingredients for Mississippi Chicken or Chuck Roast

• 3–4 lb chuck roast OR 3–4 lbs boneless skinless chicken
• 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
• 1 packet au jus gravy mix
• ½ cup (1 stick) butter
• 6–8 pepperoncini peppers plus a splash of juice from the jar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Ingredient Notes

Chuck roast
Chuck roast becomes incredibly tender in the slow cooker and shreds easily for serving.

Chicken option
Boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs both work well.

Pepperoncini peppers
These peppers add a tangy flavor that makes this recipe unique. Banana peppers can be substituted if needed.

Ranch and au jus packets
Together these seasoning packets create the famous Mississippi roast flavor.

How to Make Mississippi Chicken or Chuck Roast

1. Season the meat lightly with salt and pepper.
2. Place the chuck roast or chicken in the slow cooker.
3. Mix the ranch seasoning and au jus packet together and sprinkle evenly over the meat.
4. Add the pepperoncini peppers and a small splash of the pepper juice.
5. Place the stick of butter on top of the meat (or cut into chunks and spread over the top).
6. Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 4–5 hours.
7. Shred the meat with two forks and stir it into the juices.
8. Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or on sandwich buns.

Kitchen Tools You Will Need

• 4 Quart slow cooker Or 6 Quart slow cooker
• Cutting board
• Sharp knife set
• Meat Shredding Claws

Options

• Add sliced onions for extra flavor
• Use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts
• Serve the shredded meat on toasted sandwich rolls

Tips

• For extra flavor, sear the chuck roast in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker.
• If using chicken, check tenderness after about 4 hours on low.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this with:

• mashed potatoes
• This is especially good served over Parmesan Garlic Rice
• sandwich buns
• roasted Broccoli
• green beans

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.

This recipe also freezes well for up to 2 months.

FAQ

Can I make this with chicken instead of beef?
Yes. Both chicken and chuck roast work well in this recipe.

Is Mississippi roast spicy?
No. The pepperoncini peppers add tangy flavor but very little heat.

Can I cook this longer on low?
Yes. Slow cooker recipes are very forgiving and can cook longer without problems.

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• Slow Cooker Sausage and Potatoes for Two
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