How to Make Simple Hawaiian Chicken in Your Slow Cooker

For a breezy take on weekday dinner, simple Hawaiian chicken in the slow cooker is a clear winner—sweet pineapple, smoky barbecue sauce, and tender chicken swap out the stress for some much-needed ease. Toss boneless chicken into a slow cooker, then pour over a blend of tangy barbecue sauce and juicy pineapple (go bold with a little extra sauce if you’re feeling it). Let your slow cooker do the work, filling your kitchen with the scent of tropical comfort. Serve it up over rice for a pop of color and laid-back flavor, perfect for anything from Sunday lounging to a spontaneous weeknight reset.

How to Make Simple Hawaiian Chicken in Your Slow Cooker

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Toss chicken, pineapple bits, and smoky BBQ sauce into your slow cooker, then let it mingle till juicy and tender. Spoon that sweet, tangy mix over steamy rice and you’ve got dinner with a tropical attitude—think sunshine in a bowl, minus the plane ticket.

• Author: Diana
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 4 hours
• Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Main
• Method: Slow Cooker
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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• 4–6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 can 8 oz. crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 bottle 16 ounces barbeque sauce

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Instructions

1. 1. Place chicken in a slow cooker.
   2. Combine drained pineapple and BBQ sauce in a bowl and pour over meat.
   3. Cook on high heat for 3-4 hours or on low heat for 6-8 hours on high.  Serve over rice.

Q. My slow cooker Hawaiian chicken turned out soupy.  How do I fix this?
A. If the sauce is too thin for your liking, drain the pineapple before adding it to the crockpot. 

Q. Can I use fresh pineapple and not canned?
A. Yes.

Q. How many people does this Hawaiian chicken recipe feed?
A. The recipe feeds 4 people. If feeding more people, adjust the recipe as needed.

Q. Can I use frozen chicken breast?
A. Yes. I have found that very thin frozen chicken breasts do not require any additional cooking time. Thicker frozen breasts will require more time. You should check your crockpot user manual for exactly how much time to add when using frozen chicken.

Q. Can I use chicken thighs/quarters/wings etc.?
A. I have never used anything other than chicken breasts with this recipe. Other parts of the chicken will most likely work but you may have to alter the cooking time.  Please check your crockpot user manual for cooking times.

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