Description
Crockpot Pineapple BBQ Chicken is a tropical delight that transforms tender chicken into a sweet and savory dish, infused with juicy pineapple and rich barbecue sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe fills your home with enticing aromas while you relax and let the crockpot do all the work. With minimal prep time, you can enjoy a delicious meal that feels like a mini-vacation on a plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned in juice)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite brand)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add pineapple chunks and their juice on top of the chicken.
- In a bowl, mix barbecue sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and pineapple; gently stir to coat.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Shred chicken directly in the crockpot with two forks; stir to combine flavors before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg