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    Creamy Slow Cooker Pepperoncini Chicken (Video)

    January 7, 2022 By Brandy 2 Comments

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    Creamy slow cooker pepperoncini chicken is ridiculously easy to make, full of flavor, and delicious served over rice or noodles or on a toasted bun. The perfect meal for busy families and makes great leftovers.

    You might also like our slow cooker buffalo chicken sandwiches or our slow cooker chicken teriyaki!

    bowls of white rice and creamy pepperoncini chicken

    Watch our step by step video!

    If you’re looking for a comforting and flavorful meal—this is it! You might mistakenly think that this is a spicy meal, but it’s not. It’s family-friendly and so delicious over white rice or noodles. You can even serve it in hoagies. I first used pepperonis in a meal like this when we made Mississippi pot roast. I loved the unique flavor they added to the dish and knew they'd be delicious mixed with chicken or even a pork tenderloin in other crockpot meals.

    Our pepperoncini chicken differs from any Mississippi chicken recipe or Mississippi pot roast recipe because I do not use butter or packets of au jus gravy mix, and I use a lot less dry ranch seasoning. Ours is a creamy version that is perfect to ladle over rice.

    yellow bowl with pepperoncini chicken

    What are Pepperoncini Peppers?

    You might recognize these peppers from salad bars, pizza boxes, or from behind the glass at your local Subway sandwich shop. We love pepperoncini peppers and always keep a jar in our refrigerator. They are delicious on sub sandwiches and pizza! You'll most often find pickled pepperoncini peppers, and that is what we're using today for this dish. Grab a jar and reserve some of the juice for the sauce!

    Pepperoncini peppers have a sweet and mild flavor. On their own, they have a bit of heat (hotter than a banana pepper, but much more mild than a hot pepper), but in a dish like this, where they are allowed to simmer all day, they are mild and add a sweet taste to the meal.

     

    bowls of slow cooker pepperoncini chicken and white rice

    Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Ingredients

    boneless skinless chicken thighs: I prefer chicken thighs for this recipe, but you can also use boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenders. You'll need 2 pound (about 8 thighs) for this recipe.

    canned cream of chicken soup: I realize not everyone is a fan of canned cream soups. If this applies to you, feel free to make your own. Canned is easy so that's what we're using. You'll need 2 cans.

    pepperoncini peppers: You'll want to grab a 16 ounce jar of sliced or thinly sliced peppers. You can find these next to pickles in the condiment aisle at the grocery store. You'll use 1 cup of the peppers and ½ cup of the juice in this recipe.

    dry ranch dressing mix: Buy a 1 ounce packet and use half in this recipe, saving the rest for next time.

    slow cooker with pepperoni chicken

    How To Make Slow Cooker Pepperoncini Chicken

    Place everything in the slow cooker, cover with the lid, and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or on LOW 6-8 hours.

    Shred chicken with 2 forks and return to slow cooker.

     

    fork of pepperoncini chicken

    Server over steamed rice, mashed potatoes, noodles, riced cauliflower, or on a hamburger bun (add a slice of your favorite cheese to the sandwich version. Melted provolone cheese is a good choice!).

    Creamy Crockpot Chicken and Pepperoncini Recipe

    fork of pepperoncini chicken

    Creamy Slow Cooker Pepperoncini Chicken

    Creamy slow cooker pepperoncini chicken is ridiculously easy to make, full of flavor, and delicious served over rice or noodles. The perfect meal for busy families.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 4 hours hours
    Total Time: 4 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 285kcal

    Equipment

    • slow cooker

    Ingredients

    • 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2 lbs.)
    • 2 cans cream of chicken soup (10.5 ounce cans)
    • 1 cup pepperoncini peppers (thinly sliced)
    • ½ cup pepperoncini pepper juice (from the jar)
    • ½ package dry ranch mix (½ ounce)

    Instructions

    • Place chicken thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker.
    • Spread soup over the top of the chicken thighs.
    • Add pepperoncini pepper slices and juice.
    • Sprinkle with ranch seasoning mix.
    • Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or on LOW 6-8 hours.
    • Shred chicken and return to slow cooker.
    • Serve over steamed rice or cooked noodles.

    Notes

    Note: you can also sub dry Italian seasoning dressing mix for the ranch mix. Use the entire packet. You can also add any extra seasoning that you like like garlic powder, dried onion, etc.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 285kcal

    I'm still figuring out how to make my favorite dishes in my instant pot so I do not have directions yet for this recipe.

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    About Brandy

    Welcome! I'm Brandy, mother to 5 darling kiddos and a cute black lab named Toby. My husband is in the Coast Guard so we've lived all over the place, turning each house into a home. I love baking, sewing, making cute things with my kids, and sharing what I've learned with all of you!

    Comments

    1. Justine Switzer says

      September 26, 2023 at 8:53 pm

      5 stars
      This was DELICIOUS! Had it over mashed potatoes and it was soo good. Next time I’m going to try it over penne pasta.

      Reply
      • Brandy says

        September 27, 2023 at 3:18 pm

        That sounds delicious! Will have to try that too!

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