Go Back
–+ servings
Crockpot Pineapple BBQ Chicken

Crockpot Pineapple BBQ Chicken for Effortless Weeknight Bliss

This Crockpot Pineapple BBQ Chicken is a delightful blend of tender chicken, tangy barbecue sauce, and hints of pineapple, making weeknight dinners effortless and delicious.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Soaking Time 15 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Can substitute with chicken thighs for darker meat.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Barbecue Sauce Honey BBQ is particularly delightful.
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Enhances the umami flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can be used but may alter texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Offers a subtle onion flavor.
For the Extras
  • 1 cup Pineapple Chunks Use fresh or canned (drained).
  • to taste Salt Enhances all the flavors.
  • to taste Pepper Enhances all the flavors.
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onions For garnish.

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chicken: Place boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of your crockpot.
  2. Season: Generously sprinkle salt and pepper over both sides of the chicken.
  3. Mix Sauce: In a bowl, combine barbecue sauce, pineapple chunks, soy sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  4. Coat Chicken: Pour the sauce mixture over the seasoned chicken.
  5. Cook: Cover and set the crockpot to cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  6. Shred Chicken: Once cooked, remove and shred the chicken using two forks.
  7. Soak Flavors: Return shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir into the remaining sauce. Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  8. Serve: Scoop out the chicken and serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish pairs wonderfully with coconut rice or quinoa salad. Leftovers can be transformed into BBQ chicken pizza.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!