Description
A hearty and flavorful slow-cooked chicken dish with zesty spices and a creamy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or impressing dinner guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch dressing mix
- 1 packet (1 oz) au jus gravy mix
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
- 4–6 pepperoncini peppers (adjust based on your heat preference)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by placing the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker. Make sure they are arranged in a single layer to ensure even cooking.
- Open the ranch dressing mix and sprinkle it evenly over the chicken. This will coat the chicken with rich flavor and make every bite amazing.
- Next, sprinkle the au jus gravy mix over the chicken, providing a depth of savory goodness that underscores the dish’s heartiness.
- Place the stick of butter on top of the chicken. As it melts during cooking, it will create a delightful sauce that will keep the chicken tender and moist.
- Add the pepperoncini peppers to the slow cooker. Feel free to add more or fewer peppers depending on how spicy you want your dish.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook. If you’re using the low setting, let it go for about 6 hours. For a quicker method, the high setting will take around 3 hours.
- Once it’s finished cooking, shred the chicken gently using two forks right in the slow cooker. This will help the chicken absorb all the delicious juices.
- Stir everything together, ensuring the chicken pieces are well coated in the sauce.
- Serve hot over rice, mashed potatoes, or in a sandwich, depending on your preference.
Notes
For healthier alternatives, consider using turkey, ghee, or tofu. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg