Description
Crockpot Pineapple & Brown Sugar Chicken is a deliciously easy slow-cooked dish that combines tender chicken with the tropical sweetness of pineapple and the rich caramel flavor of brown sugar. This comforting recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, requiring minimal prep time while filling your home with mouthwatering aromas. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned with juice)
Instructions
- Place boneless chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and reserved pineapple juice until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and top with pineapple chunks.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken in the pot before serving or serve whole with rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 95mg