Mississippi Chicken Chili

Ingredients

• 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 powdered au jus gravy mix , 1-ounce
• 1 packet ranch dressing mix , 1/2 ounce
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 cans white kidney beans , 15-ounce
• 0.5 cups pepperoncini pepper brine , from the jar
• 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes , 15-ounce
• 0.5 cups pepperoncini peppers
• 1 stick unsalted butter , sliced into 8 pieces

Instructions

1. 1

   Place chicken thighs into a slow cooker. Sprinkle over the powdered au jus gravy mix, ranch dressing, and chili powder. Top with cannellinibeans, pepperoncini pepper brine, fire roasted diced tomatoes, sliced pepperoncini peppers, and butter.

2. 2

   Cover, and cook until chicken thighs are fork tender, on High for 3 to 4 hours or on Low for 6 to 8 hours. During the cooking time, use tongs or a long spoon to stir and redistribute the ingredients every hour or so.

3. 3

   Once chicken is tender, transfer chicken thighs to a bowl. Use a pair of the kitchen scissors to cut chicken thighs into about 1-2-inch pieces. Transfer chicken thighs back into the chili in the slow cooker, and stir to combine. Reduce heat setting to warm mode, and taste for seasoning before serving.