Description
Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is the ideal dish for those who crave a burst of tropical flavors with minimal effort. This easy recipe calls for tender chicken breasts simmered in a sweet and tangy sauce made from pineapple, soy sauce, and garlic. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, simply prepare the ingredients in your crockpot and let it do the work while you enjoy your day. The delightful combination of flavors transports your taste buds to the islands, making this dish a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Serve with rice or fresh vegetables for a well-rounded meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (canned in juice)
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup ketchup
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add drained pineapple chunks over the chicken.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, minced garlic, and black pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and pineapple.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until chicken is fully cooked.
- Shred chicken in the pot with two forks or serve whole.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate chicken overnight before cooking.
Feel free to incorporate vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for a more balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate chicken overnight before cooking.- Incorporate vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for a more balanced meal.