Description
Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a delightful dish that transports you straight to the tropics with its sweet and savory flavors. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken simmered in a luscious sauce made from pineapple and soy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it’s a meal that everyone will love. Simply throw the ingredients into your slow cooker, let them meld together over several hours, and enjoy a hassle-free dinner that bursts with flavor. Serve it over rice, in tacos, or alongside fresh vegetables for a versatile meal that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken tenderloins
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ½ white onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (20 oz) can pineapple chunks in pineapple juice
- 1 cup pineapple juice (from the can)
- ½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Dice the bell peppers, onion, and garlic into bite-sized pieces.
- Place chicken tenderloins in the crockpot with the diced vegetables and pineapple chunks.
- In a bowl, mix together ¾ cup of pineapple juice, soy sauce, and brown sugar; pour over the crockpot mixture.
- Whisk remaining pineapple juice with cornstarch until smooth; add to crockpot and stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours until chicken is tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cook
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg