Easy Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken Recipe with Pineapple

Easy Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken Recipe with Pineapple. Tender, juicy chicken in a sweet and tangy pineapple sauce. Better than takeout! After making this many times, I’ve discovered the secret to keeping it from drying out. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Spring Carrot and Chickpea Salad with Lemon Dressing and Easy Orange Teriyaki Turkey Medallions Recipe.

What You'll Need for Easy Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken Recipe with Pineapple

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• Salt
• Pepper
• Red pepper flakes (optional)
• Optional: Green onions
• Optional: Sesame seeds
• Optional: Cilantro

How to Make Easy Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken Recipe with Pineapple

1. Step 1: Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-qt crockpot.
2. Step 2: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Pour over chicken.
3. Step 3: Add pineapple chunks and juice to the crockpot.
4. Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
5. Step 5: Remove chicken from crockpot and shred using two forks. Return to crockpot and stir to combine with sauce. Serve over rice and garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and cilantro.

Storing & Reheating Easy Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken Recipe with Pineapple

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Make-ahead tip: This recipe can be made ahead and frozen or refrigerated before serving.

Freezing Easy Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken Recipe with Pineapple

Freeze cooked chicken and sauce separately for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
• Best substitution: Substitute chicken breasts for chicken thighs for a more flavorful dish.
• Make-ahead: This recipe can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before cooking.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thin, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water and stir into the crockpot during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Easy Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken Recipe with Pineapple

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Prep

15 minutes

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Cook

6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)

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Total

6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)

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Serves

6 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tbsp grated ginger

Seasonings

• Salt
• Pepper
• Red pepper flakes (optional)

Optional Toppings

• Green onions
• Sesame seeds
• Cilantro

Instructions

1. Step 1: Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-qt crockpot.
2. Step 2: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Pour over chicken.
3. Step 3: Add pineapple chunks and juice to the crockpot.
4. Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
5. Step 5: Remove chicken from crockpot and shred using two forks. Return to crockpot and stir to combine with sauce. Serve over rice and garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and cilantro.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
• Best substitution: Substitute chicken breasts for chicken thighs for a more flavorful dish.
• Make-ahead: This recipe can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before cooking.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thin, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water and stir into the crockpot during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
• Freezer: Freeze cooked chicken and sauce separately for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.
• Make ahead: This recipe can be made ahead and frozen or refrigerated before serving.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 32g
• Fat: 5g
• Carbs: 31g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 23g
• Sodium: 1100mg
• Cholesterol: 95mg
• Sat. Fat: 1g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Easy Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken Recipe with Pineapple FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken Recipe with Pineapple and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!