Pineapple Chicken | Crockpot Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Recipe
This Pineapple Chicken recipe is a deliciously sweet and tangy BBQ dish made effortlessly in a crockpot. Tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts are slow-cooked with sweet BBQ sauce and crushed pineapple, resulting in juicy, flavorful meat perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. The natural sweetness of the pineapple complements the smoky BBQ sauce to create a Hawaiian-inspired meal everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients
Chicken
- 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Sauce
- 1 bottle sweet BBQ sauce (approximately 16 oz)
- 1 can crushed pineapple (approximately 20 oz), with juice
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the crockpot to ensure even cooking.
- Add BBQ sauce: Pour the entire bottle of sweet BBQ sauce over the chicken, making sure each breast is completely covered to infuse flavor throughout the cooking process. Sweet BBQ sauce enhances the dish’s tropical, sweet taste, but any BBQ sauce can be used.
- Add crushed pineapple: Without draining, add the full can of crushed pineapple directly on top of the chicken and BBQ sauce; the juice will keep the chicken moist and add wonderful sweetness.
- Slow cook: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-6 hours until the chicken is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork, creating a luscious, saucy dish.
Notes
- For best flavor, use sweet BBQ sauce to complement the pineapple’s natural sweetness.
- Chicken can be shredded after cooking for use in sandwiches, tacos, or over rice.
- Do not drain the pineapple juice; it keeps the chicken moist and adds flavor.
- Adjust cooking time based on your slow cooker’s settings – 8 hours low or 4-6 hours high are guidelines.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
