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Sweet Hawaiian Crock Pot Chicken for Family-Favorite Dinners

Sweet Hawaiian Crock Pot Chicken

Sweet Hawaiian Crock Pot Chicken is a tropical delight that transforms your dinner table into a Hawaiian paradise. This easy slow-cooker dish features succulent chicken simmered in a luscious pineapple glaze, creating a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe requires minimal prep time, allowing you to enjoy delicious comfort food with ease. Serve it over steamed rice, in tacos, or in lettuce wraps for versatile meal options that everyone will love.

  • Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 6

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper (thinly sliced)

Instructions

  1. Gather and prep all ingredients: mince garlic and slice the red bell pepper.
  2. In the slow cooker, combine chicken, pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and sliced red bell pepper.
  3. Cook on low heat for 5-6 hours until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  4. For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with water and stir into the remaining sauce in the cooker; cook on high for an additional 15-20 minutes.
  5. Shred the chicken and mix it back into the sauce before serving.
  • Author: Natalia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Hawaiian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 750mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: For added flavor, marinate chicken overnight in pineapple juice and soy sauce. Pair with steamed jasmine rice or grilled vegetables for a complete meal. Feel free to add other vegetables like snap peas or carrots during cooking.