Description
Sweet Hawaiian crockpot chicken is a delightful dish that transforms everyday ingredients into a tropical feast. This simple, one-pot meal features tender chicken breasts simmered in a luscious blend of soy sauce, brown sugar, and juicy pineapple chunks. With minimal prep time, this recipe allows you to set it and forget it while the slow cooker works its magic. Serve it over rice or noodles, or use it as a filling for sandwiches; the options are endless! Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a casual gathering, this sweet and savory dish will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
Instructions
- Chop garlic finely and prepare other ingredients.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, and minced garlic.
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken to coat evenly.
- Add pineapple chunks on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce overnight.
Substitute chicken thighs for more moisture.
Use tamari for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce overnight.- Substitute chicken thighs for more moisture.- Use tamari for a gluten-free version.
