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Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

This Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a delicious sweet-and-savory slow cooker meal made with tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and a rich tropical glaze. An easy crockpot pineapple chicken recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, and flavorful chicken crockpot meals the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 can 20 oz pineapple chunks (with juice)
  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Optional: sliced bell peppers green onions, sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Prepare the Crockpot
  2. Place the chicken into the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. Step 2: Make the Sauce
  4. In a bowl, mix pineapple chunks (with juice), soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, and minced garlic. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
  5. Step 3: Slow Cook
  6. Cover and cook:
  7. On LOW for 6–7 hours
  8. OR
  9. On HIGH for 3–4 hours
  10. Cook until chicken is tender and fully cooked.
  11. Step 4: Shred or Slice
  12. Remove chicken and shred with two forks or cut into chunks. Return to the crockpot.
  13. Step 5: Thicken the Sauce
  14. Mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir into the crockpot and cook on HIGH for an additional 20–30 minutes until sauce thickens.
  15. Step 6: Serve
  16. Serve warm over rice and garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Chicken thighs provide extra juiciness.
Add red bell peppers during the last hour for extra flavor and color.
Sauce thickens as it cools; add a splash of pineapple juice when reheating.
Great for meal prep and freezer-friendly.