Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken: Effortless Tropical Comfort

Enjoy Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken, a family-friendly dish that combines tender chicken with pineapple and soy sauce for a tropical taste.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 10

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American, Hawaiian

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Use boneless, skinless for easy shredding.

For the Sauce

1 can Pineapple Chunks Fresh, canned, or frozen will work.
1/2 cup Soy Sauce Can substitute with tamari for gluten-free.
1/4 cup Brown Sugar Reduce or substitute with honey or maple syrup if desired.
3 cloves Garlic Minced.
1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Grated; ground ginger can be used in a pinch.
1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional for some heat.
2 tablespoons Cornstarch Essential for thickening the sauce.

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

Place boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker.
In a medium bowl, combine pineapple chunks, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and ginger.
Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, and cover the crockpot.
Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours.
Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the slow cooker.
Mix cornstarch with cold water, stir into the sauce, and cook on high for 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For meal prep, store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freezes well for up to 3 months. Reheat gently and add a bit of water if needed.

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