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Crockpot Pineapple BBQ Chicken

Crockpot Pineapple BBQ Chicken for Effortless Family Dinners

Savor the sweet and savory fusion of Crockpot Pineapple BBQ Chicken that's perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts This main protein stays lean and shreds easily for a tender texture.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Barbecue sauce Choose your favorite BBQ sauce; honey BBQ adds delightful sweetness.
  • 1 cup Pineapple chunks Fresh pineapple offers the best flavor, but canned (drained) chunks work too.
  • 2 tablespoons Soy sauce Enhances the umami flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Delivers a mellow garlic flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder Provides subtle onion flavor without texture.
For Seasoning
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning.
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped green onions Adds a pop of color and fresh bite.

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of your crockpot, ensuring they aren’t overlapping. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine your barbecue sauce, pineapple chunks, soy sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until well blended.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture over the seasoned chicken, ensuring they are completely coated.
  4. Cover the crockpot and set it to cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
  5. Once cooking is complete, carefully check for doneness and shred the chicken directly in the crockpot using two forks.
  6. Return the shredded chicken to the sauce and stir. Let it soak for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
  7. Serve and garnish with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Thaw chicken first for even cooking. Balance sweetness with a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar if needed. Add diced jalapeño for heat or bell peppers for texture during cooking. Leftover chicken is great for pizza or sandwiches.

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