If you're looking for an easy dinner that practically cooks itself, this Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken is the perfect solution. Tender chicken slow cooks in a sweet and savory sauce made with barbecue sauce, pineapple, and soy sauce, creating a meal that's packed with flavor and perfect for busy days.
Serve it over rice and top with green onions for a family-friendly dinner that requires very little prep work and delivers big flavor.
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
Pour the barbecue sauce and soy sauce over the chicken.
Add the pineapple chunks and diced bell pepper.
Cover and cook:
until the chicken is tender and easily shreds.
Remove the chicken and shred it using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir it into the sauce.
Serve over cooked rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Serve on hamburger buns instead of rice.
Add steamed broccoli, cucumbers, or shredded carrots.
Mix in a tablespoon of sriracha or red pepper flakes.
Serve the shredded chicken in tortillas with pineapple slaw.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze cooked chicken in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Yes! Chicken thighs stay extra juicy and work wonderfully in this recipe.
No. The barbecue sauce, pineapple, and chicken create plenty of moisture while cooking.
Absolutely. This recipe reheats beautifully and is great for meal prep.
This Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken is sweet, savory, and incredibly easy, making it a dinner you'll want to keep on repeat all year long.
This Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken is an easy slow cooker dinner made with chicken, barbecue sauce, pineapple, and bell peppers. Serve it over rice for a simple, family-friendly meal that's perfect for busy weeknights.
