Creamy Mississippi Chicken Pasta (Printable Version)

Slow-cooked tender chicken in a creamy pepperoncini sauce combined with pasta for a comforting meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 - 6-8 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)

# How to Make It:

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 breasts.
03 - Place pepperoncini peppers and pepperoncini juice on top of the seasoned chicken.
04 - Place butter pieces over the chicken throughout the crockpot.
05 - Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours until chicken is tender and fully cooked through.
06 - Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the crockpot into bite-sized pieces.
07 - Add cream cheese and heavy cream, stirring gently until combined.
08 - Cover and cook on HIGH for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cream cheese melts completely and sauce becomes smooth.
09 - While cheese is melting, cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain thoroughly.
10 - Stir cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese into the creamy chicken mixture until fully incorporated.
11 - Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Minimal hands-on time with maximum flavor payoff
  • The slow cooker does all the work while you focus on other things
  • Tangy pepperoncini peppers add a delightful kick to the creamy sauce
  • Perfect for feeding a family of 6 without stress
  • Combines the viral Mississippi chicken with comforting pasta in one dish
  • Easy enough for beginners, delicious enough to impress guests
02 -
  • Use a 6-quart slow cooker to ensure there's enough room for stirring in the pasta at the end
  • Don't skip softening the cream cheese—cold cream cheese creates lumps in the sauce
  • Cook pasta just until al dente, as it will continue to soften slightly when mixed with the hot sauce
  • Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining—you can use it to thin the sauce if needed
  • Check seasoning packets for allergens and sodium content, especially if dietary restrictions apply
  • For the best texture, add the pasta just before serving rather than letting it sit in the sauce too long
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