Description
Crockpot Pineapple BBQ Chicken is an easy, flavorful slow cooker recipe featuring tender shredded chicken cooked in a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce with pineapple chunks and savory seasonings. Perfect for sandwiches, rice bowls, or tacos.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce (honey BBQ preferred)
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks, drained (or 2 cups fresh)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2–3 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a single layer in the bottom of the crockpot and season with salt and pepper.
- In a medium bowl, mix barbecue sauce, pineapple chunks, soy sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours, or on high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the crockpot. Stir to coat with sauce.
- Let it sit for an additional 10–15 minutes on warm to absorb flavor.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot over rice, in sandwiches, or in tortillas.
Notes
- Substitute chicken thighs for extra tenderness and flavor.
- Add hot sauce or red pepper flakes for a spicier version.
- Great with pulled pork instead of chicken.
- Serve with rice, steamed veggies, or coleslaw for a full meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg