Description
This Easy Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken Bites Recipe is a rich and flavorful dish, perfect for a satisfying main course. It combines tender chicken with tangy and savory flavors, cooked effortlessly in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup unsalted chicken stock
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 1 packet dried ranch seasoning mix
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons
- 6 pepperoncini peppers
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the cut-up chicken into the bottom of an 8-quart slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Add the Liquids: Pour the chicken stock over the chicken, allowing it to spread evenly.
- Add the Seasonings: Sprinkle the au jus gravy mix over the chicken, followed by the ranch seasoning mix, ensuring an even coating.
- Incorporate the Butter: Add the slices of butter, distributing them evenly over the chicken.
- Top with Peppers: Place the pepperoncini peppers on top of the chicken.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 2-3 hours or on high for 1-2 hours. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking and to prevent sticking.
- Serve: Once cooked, stir the chicken bites gently to separate them and serve immediately with the cooking liquid as gravy.
Notes
- Cut Chicken Evenly: Ensure the chicken pieces are bite-sized so they cook evenly.
- Layer Properly: Arrange the chicken in an even layer in the slow cooker for consistent cooking.
- Don’t Skip the Butter: The butter adds a rich flavor that enhances the dish.
- Check Temperature: Use a meat thermometer to check that the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Stir Occasionally: Gently stir the chicken halfway through cooking to prevent sticking.
- Serve Hot: For the best taste, serve the chicken bites hot with the cooking liquid as gravy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
