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Crock Pot Pineapple Chicken

Crockpot pineapple chicken is easy, healthy, and packed with fresh veggies. This juicy Hawaiian chicken recipe will be a family favorite!

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 383 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2  pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts) cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 20-ounce can pineapple chunks in natural juice (not syrup)
  • 2 tablespoons  cornstarch
  • ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic 
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes plus additional to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 small red bell peppers cored seeded and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 5-ounce can water chestnuts
  • 2 chopped green onions
  • Prepared brown rice quinoa, or cauliflower rice

Instructions

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  1. Lightly coat a 5-quart or larger slow cooker with baking spray and arrange the chicken thighs in a single layer on top. Drain the pineapple juice from the can into a large liquid measuring cup or mixing bowl. Whisk in the cornstarch. Once smooth, stir in the soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Pour over the chicken. Add the pineapple chunks and red pepper.
  2. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 1 1/2 - 2 hours, until cooked through.
  3. With a slotted spoon, remove the chicken and vegetable mixture to a plate. Strain the sauce into a small saucepan. Simmer over high until it reduces by half, about 4-5 minutes, stirring very frequently. Add back to the slow cooker with the chicken mixture. Add the water chestnuts and green onion. Stir to combine. Serve hot with cauliflower rice, brown rice, or quinoa.

Notes

  • TO STORE: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stove top.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1(of 6), heaping 1 cup stir fry with 1/2 cup prepared brown rice Calories 383kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 80mg (27%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 383

% Daily Value*

Serving 1(of 6), heaping 1 cup stir fry with 1/2 cup prepared brown rice
Calories 383kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 80mg 27%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 9g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.