Description
This slow cooker pineapple chicken is a sweet and savory dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Place your boneless chicken breasts directly into the crockpot. If they’re large, you can cut them in half to cook more evenly, but they’ll be tender and easy to shred later if left whole.
- Mix the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, and minced garlic. The pineapple juice adds a mellow sweetness, while the soy sauce gives the dish its depth. Don’t skip the garlic—it brings everything together.
- Combine and Cook: Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the crockpot, making sure the chicken is well coated. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, depending on your schedule.
- Serve: Once the chicken is fully cooked and fork-tender, you can shred it directly in the pot for a pulled style, or serve the breasts whole with sauce spooned over the top. It’s excellent over rice, quinoa, or even noodles.
Notes
- This dish is great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Feel free to add vegetables such as bell peppers or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg