Creamy Crockpot Mississippi Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken slow-cooked in a creamy, tangy sauce with pasta and pepperoncini for flavorful comfort.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken & Seasonings

01 - 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
03 - 1 packet (1 oz) au jus gravy mix
04 - 6 to 8 whole pepperoncini peppers
05 - 1/4 cup pepperoncini juice
06 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Sauce & Pasta

07 - 8 oz cream cheese, cubed and softened
08 - 1 cup heavy cream
09 - 12 oz penne or rotini pasta, uncooked
10 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

12 - Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Arrange chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
02 - Sprinkle ranch seasoning and au jus gravy mix evenly over the chicken.
03 - Place pepperoncini peppers and pepperoncini juice on top of the chicken.
04 - Distribute butter over the chicken in several pieces.
05 - Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours until chicken is tender and fully cooked.
06 - Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker.
07 - Add cream cheese and heavy cream to the slow cooker, stirring gently to combine.
08 - Cover and cook on HIGH for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cream cheese is fully melted and sauce is smooth.
09 - Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain thoroughly.
10 - Stir cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese into the creamy chicken mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
11 - Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Your crockpot does almost everything while you live your life, and dinner arrives creamy, tangy, and absolutely craveable.
  • That pepperoncini kick gives it a personality that feels fancy without any fancy technique or stress.
02 -
  • Don't skip cooking the pasta separately—if you dump it raw into the crockpot, it'll absorb all the liquid and turn mushy, and you'll have regret instead of dinner.
  • Soften that cream cheese on the counter beforehand, or it'll clump up and you'll spend ten minutes stirring out tiny chunks instead of enjoying your evening.
03 -
  • Buy pre-cubed cream cheese or cube it yourself while the chicken cooks—this tiny prep move saves you from lumpy sauce and frustration.
  • Taste the sauce before adding salt, because those seasoning packets are quite salty and you might find you only need a whisper more.
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