Description

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a flavorful and easy slow cooker recipe featuring tender bone-in chicken breasts cooked in a tangy barbecue sauce combined with pineapple chunks. The pineapple adds a sweet and tropical twist that perfectly complements the smoky barbecue flavors. This dish is perfect for a hassle-free weeknight dinner or casual gatherings, served alongside rice, roasted potatoes, or a fresh salad.

Ingredients

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Chicken

4-6 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)

Sauce

1 bottle (16 oz) barbecue sauce
1 can (8 oz) pineapple chunks, drained (reserve juice)

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Instructions

Prepare Pineapple: Drain the pineapple chunks, reserving the juice for later use. Dice the pineapple chunks if you prefer smaller pieces or are using pineapple slices instead.
Mix Sauce: In a bowl, combine the barbecue sauce with the diced pineapple chunks, stirring well to evenly distribute the fruit throughout the sauce.
Layer Sauce: Pour a small amount of the barbecue pineapple mixture into the bottom of a 5-6 quart slow cooker to create a flavorful base layer.
Add Chicken: Place the chicken breasts on top of the sauce layer in the slow cooker, then pour the remaining barbecue pineapple sauce evenly over the chicken to coat it completely.
Cook Chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook on High for 3-4 hours or Low for 6-8 hours. The chicken is done when it is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Finish and Serve: Remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and shred or slice it as desired. Serve topped with the remaining sauce from the slow cooker for extra flavor.
Serving Suggestions: Pair the sweet Hawaiian crockpot chicken with steamed rice, roasted potatoes, or a fresh green salad to complete the meal.

Notes

Use bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts for the best flavor and juiciness, but boneless can be substituted if preferred.
If you like a thicker sauce, remove the chicken once cooked and simmer the sauce in a saucepan to reduce it before serving.
Reserve the pineapple juice to add to the barbecue sauce if you want a more pronounced pineapple flavor.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and are great for sandwiches or tacos.
Adjust cooking time depending on the size of your chicken breasts and your slow cooker model.