Description
A simple, 3-ingredient slow cooker dinner featuring tender chicken breasts, sweet pineapple tidbits, and savory soy sauce. This easy weeknight meal balances sweet and salty flavors for a crowd-pleasing dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 2.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits (do not drain)
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry. Place them in the bottom of a 4-6 quart slow cooker.
- Pour the entire can of pineapple tidbits, including the juice, over the chicken.
- Pour 1/2 cup of soy sauce over the chicken and pineapple.
- Gently stir to combine, ensuring the chicken is submerged in the liquid.
- Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 7 hours, or on High for 3 to 4 hours.
- Check for doneness; internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C) and chicken should shred easily.
- Optional: During the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in a cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.
- Shred chicken with forks or serve whole, spooning the hot sauce over the top.
Notes
Do not drain the pineapple juice as it is essential for the sauce. If using frozen chicken, ensure it is completely thawed before cooking. For a thicker sauce, use a cornstarch slurry in the last 30 minutes. Leftovers taste better the next day as flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Served over white ri
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 40
Keywords: slow cooker chicken, crockpot dinner, sweet and sour chicken, easy weeknight meals, 3 ingredient recipes, pineapple chicken, family friendly dinner