Description
This Easy Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is the perfect tropical weeknight dinner. With juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and bell peppers slow-cooked in a savory-sweet sauce, this dish takes just minutes to prep and delivers maximum flavor. Ideal for busy days or meal prep, it’s a no-fuss, dump-and-go recipe the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
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2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
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1 teaspoon tomato paste
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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½ teaspoon brown sugar
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¼ teaspoon garlic powder
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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1 (8 oz) can pineapple chunks with juice
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Optional: scallions for garnish
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Optional: cooked rice for serving
Instructions
1️⃣ Mix the Base Sauce
• Add soy sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire, garlic powder, brown sugar, and black pepper to your Crockpot.
• Stir well to combine into a smooth sauce.
2️⃣ Add Chicken and Veggies
• Place cubed chicken, red bell peppers, and pineapple chunks (including juice) into the slow cooker.
• Gently stir until everything is well coated in the sauce.
3️⃣ Slow Cook
• Cover with the lid and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours.
• Avoid lifting the lid during cooking.
4️⃣ Optional Sauce Thickening
• Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water.
• Stir into the Crockpot during the last 30 minutes.
• Cook uncovered until thickened.
5️⃣ Garnish and Serve
• Garnish with sliced scallions if desired.
• Serve hot over rice, quinoa, or in wraps.
Notes
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Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier result.
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Want more kick? Add crushed red pepper flakes or diced jalapeño.
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For extra tang, stir in a splash of pineapple juice just before serving.
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Sauce too runny? Thicken with a cornstarch slurry (1:2 ratio).
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Great for meal prep — leftovers stay fresh for 3–4 days or freeze well for 3 months.
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Try this sauce with shrimp or tofu for a protein swap.
💡 Learn more about pineapple benefits:
👉 Pineapple Nutrition & Recipes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Hawaiian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 265 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 68 mg
Keywords: crockpot chicken, Hawaiian chicken, sweet pineapple chicken, slow cooker recipe, tropical dinner, dump and go meal