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Sweet Hawaiian Crock Pot Chicken

A hands-off, family-friendly meal that combines tender shredded chicken with a savory and sweet tropical sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Hawaiian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Use thighs for extra richness.
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks Fresh or canned.
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup ketchup See variations for substitutions.
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • Salt and pepper To taste.
  • Chopped green onions For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a slow cooker, combine the pineapple chunks, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, minced garlic, and ground ginger.
  2. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  3. Season with salt and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  2. Shred the chicken in the sauce before serving.
  3. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired. Serve over rice.

Notes

Serve this dish over steamed rice to soak up the sauce. For more texture, add vegetables. Use chicken thighs for extra richness. If the sauce is too thin, reduce or use a cornstarch slurry to thicken.