Description
Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a delightful blend of tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and savory vegetables that creates a delicious meal with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, this slow-cooked dish allows flavors to meld beautifully while you go about your day. Serve it over rice, in tacos, or as a sandwich filling for versatile dining options that will impress family and friends alike. With its healthy ingredients and easy preparation, this recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to enjoy a flavorful dinner without spending hours in the kitchen.
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 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.
- Place chicken tenderloins in the crockpot and add the diced vegetables and pineapple.
- In a separate bowl, mix ¾ cup pineapple juice with soy sauce and brown sugar; pour over the chicken mixture.
- Whisk remaining pineapple juice with cornstarch until smooth; add to crockpot and stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours until chicken is tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg