Easy Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken Recipe with Pineapple

Easy Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken is a family favorite that’s better than takeout. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to making it perfectly tender and flavorful every time. The sweet and tangy pineapple sauce is irresistible. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Creamy Mexican Street Corn Soup Recipe for Easy Dinner and Slow Cooker Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken 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
• 2 cups pineapple chunks
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp ground ginger
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Red pepper flakes (optional)
• Optional: Green onions for garnish
• Optional: Sesame seeds for garnish

How to Make Easy Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken Recipe with Pineapple

1. Step 1: Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker.
2. Step 2: In a bowl, combine pineapple chunks, soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and ground ginger. Pour over chicken.
3. Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender.
4. Step 4: Shred chicken and stir to combine with sauce. Serve over rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

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 for up to 3 months.

Freezing Easy Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken Recipe with Pineapple

Freeze cooked chicken and sauce separately for up to 3 months.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

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

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For extra flavor, add a diced bell pepper and an onion to the slow cooker with the chicken.
• Best substitution: Substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts for even more tender results.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the sauce and chicken the night before and store in the fridge. Cook in the morning and let it warm in the slow cooker on low all day.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled to feed a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thin, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water and stir into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Easy Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken Recipe with Pineapple

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Prep

10 minutes

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Cook

3-8 hours

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Total

3-8 hours 10 minutes

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Serves

6 servings

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Diet

Gluten Free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 cups pineapple chunks
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp ground ginger

Seasonings

• Salt and pepper to taste
• Red pepper flakes (optional)

Optional Toppings

• Green onions for garnish
• Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

1. Step 1: Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker.
2. Step 2: In a bowl, combine pineapple chunks, soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and ground ginger. Pour over chicken.
3. Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender.
4. Step 4: Shred chicken and stir to combine with sauce. Serve over rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

• Chef tip: For extra flavor, add a diced bell pepper and an onion to the slow cooker with the chicken.
• Best substitution: Substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts for even more tender results.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the sauce and chicken the night before and store in the fridge. Cook in the morning and let it warm in the slow cooker on low all day.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled to feed a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thin, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water and stir into the slow cooker 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.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.
• Make ahead: This recipe can be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 35g
• Fat: 7g
• Carbs: 28g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 18g
• Sodium: 1200mg
• Cholesterol: 95mg
• Sat. Fat: 1.5g

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!