Description
A tropical-inspired slow cooker dish featuring tender chicken slow-cooked in a sweet and tangy pineapple barbecue sauce. Just three ingredients create a flavorful, hands-off dinner perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
- 4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (about 2 lb)
- 1 bottle (16 oz) barbecue sauce
- 1 can (8 oz) pineapple chunks, drained (juice reserved)
Instructions
- Drain the pineapple chunks, reserving the juice. Optionally dice the pineapple.
- In a bowl, mix the barbecue sauce with the diced or chunked pineapple.
- Pour a small amount of the sauce mixture into the bottom of the slow cooker to coat.
- Place the chicken breasts on top of the sauce in the slow cooker.
- Pour the remaining sauce and pineapple mixture over the chicken.
- Cook on High for 3–4 hours or Low for 6–8 hours, until the chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the chicken, shred or slice it, then return it to the cooker and stir into the sauce.
- Let the chicken rest in the sauce for a few minutes before serving to meld flavors.
Notes
- Use boneless, skinless chicken for a leaner version.
- Add garlic, ginger, or green onions for extra flavor depth.
- For thicker sauce, cook uncovered for the last 30 minutes or stir in a cornstarch slurry.
- Pairs great with rice, potatoes, or tropical side dishes.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheat gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
