Description
Escape to the tropics with this Hawaiian Chicken Slow Cooker recipe, where tender chicken simmers in a savory-sweet sauce filled with vibrant flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish requires minimal effort while delivering a delicious, family-friendly meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors, sliced)
- 1 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
Instructions
- Lightly grease your slow cooker with non-stick spray or olive oil.
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Layer on the pineapple chunks, bell peppers, and red onion.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, and pineapple juice until combined. Pour over the layered ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir gently and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours on low / 3 hours on high
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approximately 210g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. - Swap chicken with tofu or add veggies like snap peas for extra crunch. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat in the microwave.