Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken

If you need an easy meal option, Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken packs a sweet and savory mix of flavors that is a good change of pace. It’s a dump and go recipe that can be served over rice or with veggies.

Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken

This recipe is super easy to make too. BBQ sauce paired with pineapple over tender chicken breasts makes for an easy meal that the whole family can enjoy.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Easy prep. All you have to do is put everything in the slow cooker and it will take care of all of the work for you!
• Simple ingredients. Nothing fancy is needed to make this slow cooker chicken dinner!
• Versatile. You can add to this basic recipe to twek flavors. You can add bell peppers, soy sauce, honey, and more to make the flavor your own.

Ingredients & Equipment

You only need three ingredients to make this easy Crockpot dinner:

• Chicken breasts
• Hawaiian style BBQ sauce
• Pineapple rings
• Cornstarch
• White rice (if you plan to serve with rice)

The exact measurements for each ingredient can be found in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

From your kitchen, you’ll need:

• Slow cooker
• Serving spoon
• Slow cooker liners (optional)

I typically use a 6 QT Crockpot for this recipe. And, if you want clean up to be easier, you can also use Slow cooker liners.

Variations

You can tweak the basic slow cooker Hawaiian chicken recipe to change up the flavors. Here are some easy ideas:

• Add some spice.  Add red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the sauce to up the heat.
• Add citrus pop. Add some more citrus flavor to your sauce by adding some pineapple juice, orange juice or lime juice.
• Add extra sweetness. If your BBQ sauce isn’t sweet enough for your liking, you can add some honey or brown sugar to the sauce.
• Add tanginess. Soy sauce and worcestershire sauce can add some extra tang to your sauce.
• Extra flavor. You can also add extra flavor by adding some garlic, ginger

You can also change up the recipe by cutting up the chicken ahead of time and using pineapple chunks. Try using skinless chicken thighs or pork with this same recipe too.

You can also add in chopped vegetables like bell peppers and onions.

Leftovers Storage & Reheating

You can store any leftover Crock Pot Hawaiian chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

You can freeze this entire recipe too for a dump and go dinner option. Simply put all of the ingredients in a freezer bag. You can keep it in the freezer for about 3 months. Then all you have to do is thaw it and put it in the slow cooker.

FAQs

Can I put raw chicken in the slow cooker?

Yes, you can. Slow cookers are designed to cook raw meat, including chicken.

Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken

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Print Pin Rate

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 hours hours

Servings: 4

Equipment

• Slow cooker
• Slow Cooker Liners optional

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 bottle Hawaiian style BBQ sauce
• 1 can Pineapple rings
• White rice
• 2 tbsp Cornstarch optional, to thicken sauce

Instructions

• Place boneless skinless chicken breasts in bowl of slow cooker and top with Hawaiian BBQ sauce.
• Place pineapple rings on top of the chicken.
• Cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours. You want the chicken to reach an internal temperature of 165℉.
• Prepare rice according to the packaging and serve chicken and sauce over rice.

Notes

If the sauce is too thin, you can add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to some of the barbecue sauce and stir it into the rest in the Crockpot. Allow to cook for 10-15 minutes and the sauce should thicken.

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