Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken 

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a sweet and tangy sauce, creating a tropical flavor experience. The slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld together, resulting in a juicy and flavorful meal that's perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds), cut into bite-sized cubes

• 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks in juice, drained and juice reserved

• 1 red bell pepper, chopped into 1-inch pieces

• 1 green bell pepper, chopped into 1-inch pieces

• 1 medium sweet onion, chopped into 1-inch pieces

• ¾ cup pineapple juice (from canned pineapple chunks)

• ½ cup ketchup

• ⅓ cup soy sauce (low sodium recommended)

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon minced or grated fresh ginger

• ¼ cup cornstarch

• ¼ cup water

• Cooked rice, for serving

• Sliced green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Prepare the Crockpot: Lightly coat the inside of the crockpot with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Assemble Ingredients: Place the cubed chicken, chopped red and green bell peppers, chopped onion, and drained pineapple chunks into the crockpot.

3. Prepare the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the reserved pineapple juice, ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined.

4. Combine and Cook: Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables in the crockpot. Stir gently to combine. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.

5. Thicken the Sauce: About 30 minutes before serving, mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the crockpot, cover, and cook on high for an additional 20 to 30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.

6. Serve: Serve the Sweet Hawaiian Chicken over cooked rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 335 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 27 g

• Protein: 34 g

• Fat: 10 g

• Saturated Fat: 1 g

• Cholesterol: 111 mg

• Sodium: 960 mg

• Potassium: 769 mg

• Fiber: 2 g

• Sugar: 21 g

• Vitamin A: 1413 IU

• Vitamin C: 72 mg

• Calcium: 35 mg

• Iron: 1 mg