Description
Crockpot Pineapple BBQ Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that brings together tender chicken breasts and a delightful sweet and tangy pineapple barbecue sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual family dinners, this easy slow-cooked recipe requires minimal prep time, allowing you to enjoy a flavorful meal without hours in the kitchen. The unique blend of juicy pineapple and zesty barbecue sauce adds an irresistible twist to traditional BBQ chicken, making it a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot; season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix barbecue sauce, pineapple chunks, soy sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the crockpot, ensuring it's well coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and return it to the crockpot; mix with sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 645mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: For a burst of flavor, use fresh pineapple instead of canned. You can customize by adding spices like cayenne pepper for heat or bell peppers for extra veggies.