Slow Cooker Hawaiian (Pineapple) Chicken
Sweet, tangy, and totally hands-off, this small-batch Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken cooks an 8-ounce chicken breast low and slow with crushed pineapple, BBQ sauce, and a touch of soy and Worcestershire for savory depth. It makes one hearty serving (or two lighter plates) and is perfect over rice..
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 748kcal
Cost: $4.34 Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 (8-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon bacon bits fully cooked
- ¼ cup green bell pepper diced
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- ¾ teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup crushed pineapple drained
Instructions
- Preheat Slow Cooker on LOW. Lightly spray the bottom of the slow cooker with 1 teaspoon vegetable oil Season 1 (8-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast with the ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder and ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper. Arrange the chicken on bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the remaining ingredients1 tablespoon bacon bits, ¼ cup green bell pepper, ½ cup barbecue sauce, ¾ teaspoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 cup crushed pineapple and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5 hours. Do not open the lid during cooking.
- Use an instant read thermometer to check chicken reaches a minimum of 165℉. Pull apart into large chunks or shred. Serve with rice and Hawaiian rolls.
Notes
1 (8-ounce) chicken breast or tenders can be substituted.
How to Store
Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freeze: Once cooled, place the shredded chicken in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 2 months. Label with the date for easy reference.
Reheat: Thaw in the fridge overnight (if frozen), then reheat in the microwave or in a small pan over medium-low heat until warmed through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1plate | Calories: 748kcal | Carbohydrates: 101g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 17g | Sodium: 2132mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 83g
