Recipe Details
Ingredients
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2poundsskinless, boneless chicken breasts
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1(1 ounce) packagedry ranch dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley Ranch)
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1cupsliced and drained pepperoncini peppers
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1/4cuppepper juice (from jar of pepperoncini peppers)
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4tablespoonsunsalted butter, sliced
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1/2cupwater
Cooking Directions
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Gather ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Season chicken with ranch seasoning mix; place in bottom of a medium Dutch oven.
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Add pepperoncini peppers and 1/4 cup reserved pepper juice; top with sliced butter and pour in 1/2 cup water. Cover with a tight fitting lid, and bake in preheated oven until chicken is fork tender, 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
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Let stand 5 minutes. Shred chicken using two forks.
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Slow Cooker Version:
Season chicken with ranch seasoning mix and place in the bottom of 6-qt. slow cooker. Add pepperoncini peppers and 1/4 cup reserved pepper juice; top with butter and pour in 1/2 cup of water. Cover, and cook until chicken is fork-tender on LOW for 6 hours or on HIGH for 4 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Let stand 5 minutes. Shred chicken using two forks.
Nutrition Facts
| Full Nutrition Label | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe4 | |
| Calories503 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 20g |
25% |
| Saturated Fat 9g |
47% |
| Cholesterol 224mg |
75% |
| Sodium 1126mg |
49% |
| Total Carbohydrate 6g |
2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g |
3% |
| Total Sugars 2g |
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| Protein 72g |
144% |
| Vitamin C 23mg |
26% |
| Calcium 71mg |
5% |
| Iron 3mg |
15% |
| Potassium 728mg |
15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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