Description
Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a fuss-free, 3-ingredient slow cooker meal made with bone-in chicken, barbecue sauce, and pineapple chunks. The result is a sweet, savory, and tender dish that's perfect for busy days.
Ingredients
- 2 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts
- 1 bottle (about 18 oz) barbecue sauce
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks, drained (juice reserved)
Instructions
- Drain the pineapple chunks, reserving the juice. Dice large pieces if needed.
- In a bowl, mix the barbecue sauce with the pineapple chunks.
- Spoon a small amount of the mixture into the bottom of a 5–6 qt slow cooker to prevent sticking.
- Place chicken breasts on top and pour the remaining sauce mixture over them.
- Cover and cook on High for 3–4 hours or on Low for 6–8 hours, until the chicken reaches 165 °F and is tender.
- Remove the chicken and shred or slice as desired.
- Spoon extra sauce over the chicken before serving.
- Serve with rice, potatoes, or salad.
Notes
- Bake in the oven at 350 °F for 45–60 minutes as an alternative to slow cooking.
- Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for juicier meat.
- To thicken sauce, simmer it on the stove or add a cornstarch slurry (1 Tbsp cornstarch + 2 Tbsp water).
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheat gently with a splash of juice or water.
- Double the recipe in a 6 qt slow cooker with a bit more cook time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approx. 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
