Description
Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a delicious and easy weeknight meal that combines tender chicken with a sweet and savory sauce made from pineapple, soy sauce, and garlic. This dish is perfect for busy evenings when you want to enjoy tropical flavors without spending hours in the kitchen. Simply toss the ingredients into your crockpot, set it, and let it cook while you unwind. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying family dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Chop the red bell pepper into thin strips and mince the garlic.
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Layer with pineapple chunks, minced garlic, and red bell pepper.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce and brown sugar; pour over chicken and vegetables.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred chicken in the pot if desired, then serve garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg