Crockpot Pineapple BBQ Chicken
Crockpot Pineapple BBQ Chicken is a delightful and effortless dish that brings together tender chicken and a sweet, tangy sauce, perfect for any occasion. This recipe offers the convenience of a slow cooker, allowing you to throw in your ingredients and let the magic happen while you attend to other tasks. The combination of juicy chicken breasts simmered in a luscious pineapple barbecue sauce creates an irresistible flavor explosion that will have everyone at the table asking for seconds. Whether you’re preparing for a busy weeknight dinner or planning a family gathering, this dish guarantees smiles all around!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot and season with salt and pepper.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the barbecue sauce, pineapple chunks, soy sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the seasoned chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken from the pot, shred it using two forks, then return it to the pot and stir to combine with the sauce.
- Serve garnished with chopped green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg