I keep coming back to Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken because boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pineapple juice, and soy sauce turn into something rich and hands-off in the crockpot. The crockpot hawaiian chicken asks for a little prep in the morning and then leaves you alone until dinner.
Easy Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken
This dish features chicken breasts cooked in a flavorful sauce made with pineapple juice, soy sauce, and bell peppers. The recipe takes about 6 hours in the Crockpot and serves 4 people, making it a great option for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, mix together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, ginger powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add Ingredients to Crockpot: Place the chicken breasts in the Crockpot and pour the sauce over them. Add the sliced bell peppers on top.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the Crockpot and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the sauce and stir to combine.
- Serve: Serve the Hawaiian chicken over cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 320kcal
- Fat: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
It is a forgiving dish that bends around your day, and the leftovers are just as good the following afternoon.
