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Sweet Hawaiian Crock Pot Chicken

Sweet Hawaiian Crock Pot Chicken is a tender, juicy slow cooker dinner made with chicken breasts, pineapple chunks, and a rich sweet-and-savory sauce. This sweet hawaiian crockpot chicken recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, and family dinners. With simple ingredients and minimal prep, this hawaiian crockpot chicken delivers tropical flavor in every bite. Serve it over rice for an easy crock pot dinner everyone will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 can 20 oz pineapple chunks (with juice)
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bell pepper chopped (optional)
  • ½ onion sliced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional, for thickening
  • 1 tablespoon water if thickening

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Chicken:
  2. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot.
  3. Make the Sauce:
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine pineapple (with juice), brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, and minced garlic. Stir well until fully mixed.
  5. Combine Ingredients:
  6. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken. Add sliced onions and bell peppers if using.
  7. Slow Cook:
  8. Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
  9. Thicken the Sauce (Optional):
  10. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water. Stir into the crock pot during the last 20–30 minutes of cooking to create a thicker sweet and sour chicken crockpot-style sauce.
  11. Shred & Serve:
  12. Shred chicken with two forks or leave whole. Spoon extra sauce over the top before serving.

Notes

 
For extra sweetness, add 1 tablespoon honey.
For heat, add red pepper flakes.
Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for juicier results.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze for up to 2 months in an airtight container.