Description
Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors that will transform your lunch or dinner into a tropical getaway! This easy-to-make dish combines tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and a mouthwatering sauce, all cooked to perfection in your slow cooker. Simply layer the ingredients, set your crockpot, and let it work its magic while you go about your day. Whether you serve it over rice, in wraps, or alongside a fresh salad, this recipe is versatile enough to please everyone at the table. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining friends, Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is sure to impress with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 bell pepper, sliced (red or green)
- ½ onion, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the crockpot by lightly spraying it with cooking spray.
- Layer the boneless chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Scatter pineapple chunks over the chicken.
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, minced garlic, and ground ginger. Mix well.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and pineapple in the crockpot.
- Add sliced bell pepper and onion on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or high for 2 to 3 hours until the chicken is tender and shreds easily.
- If desired, thicken the sauce during the last 30 minutes by stirring in a cornstarch-water mixture.
- Shred the chicken with two forks right in the crockpot for better flavor absorption.
- Serve warm over rice, in wraps, or alongside salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg