Description
A delicious and easy recipe for Crockpot Pineapple Chicken that combines sweet pineapple with savory chicken and peppers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks (with juice)
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Optional garnishes: sliced green onions, sesame seeds
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
- In a medium bowl, mix pineapple juice (reserve chunks), soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
- Add chopped bell peppers and pineapple chunks to the crockpot.
- Cover and cook: On low for 5-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours (Cook until the chicken is tender and fully cooked).
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, whisk together cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir it into the crockpot to thicken the sauce.
- Serve the chicken and vegetables over steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
- This dish pairs well with both rice and noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg