Description

This Crockpot Pineapple Chicken is a healthy, sweet-and-savory dish made with tender chicken, pineapple chunks, bell peppers, and a tangy glaze. It’s a family-friendly, one-pot meal perfect for serving over rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.

Ingredients

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2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks in 100% juice (reserve juice)
¼ cup low sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos for Paleo/Whole30)
2 tbsp cornstarch (or arrowroot powder for Paleo)
2 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
2 tsp sesame oil
½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
¼ tsp ground black pepper
2 red bell peppers, chopped
1 can (5 oz) water chestnuts, drained
2 green onions, chopped, for garnish
Cooked brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for serving

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Instructions

Prepare slow cooker: Lightly coat a 5-quart or larger slow cooker with non-stick spray.
Add chicken: Place chicken pieces in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the reserved pineapple juice, cornstarch, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and black pepper until smooth.
Assemble: Pour the sauce over the chicken. Top with pineapple chunks and chopped red bell peppers.
Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 1.5–2 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Thicken the sauce: Use a slotted spoon to remove chicken and veggies to a plate. Strain the sauce into a saucepan and simmer over high heat for 4–5 minutes until thickened.
Finish: Return chicken and veggies to the slow cooker. Add water chestnuts and green onions. Pour the thickened sauce back in and stir to combine.
Serve: Spoon over your choice of cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice. Garnish with additional green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

For a Paleo or Whole30 version, substitute coconut aminos for soy sauce and arrowroot powder for cornstarch. Adjust red pepper flakes for spice level. Fresh pineapple can be used instead of canned if preferred.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4–5 hours (low) or 1.5–2 hours (high)
Category: Main Dish
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion (with rice)
Calories: 370
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: undefined
Trans Fat: undefined
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: undefined