Crock Pot Chicken Hawaiian

This Crock Pot Chicken Hawaiian is a sweet and savory recipe, which includes crushed pineapple and barbecue sauce. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner, ready in about 6 hours and 10 minutes.

Crock Pot Chicken Hawaiian Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (or tenderloins or thighs)
• 5 slices bacon, sliced and cooked
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup barbecue sauce (such as Sweet Baby Ray’s)
• 2 tsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 20 oz can crushed pineapple, drained very well

How To Make Crock Pot Chicken Hawaiian

1. Add ingredients to the slow cooker: Place chicken in the bottom of the crock pot. Add cooked bacon, green bell pepper, barbecue sauce, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, pepper, and drained pineapple on top. Stir gently to combine.
2. Cook the chicken: Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours without opening the lid.
3. Shred and serve: If desired, shred the chicken directly in the crock pot and stir to coat with the sauce.
4. Serve: Enjoy over white or brown rice, or serve on hamburger buns.

Recipe Tips

• Can I skip the bacon? Yes, you can leave out the bacon for a lighter version—the sauce still packs plenty of flavor.
• How to make it spicier: Add a sliced jalapeño or a few pinches of cayenne pepper.
• What veggies can I add? Try sweet onion, sliced carrots, green beans, or water chestnuts for extra texture.
• Can I use chicken thighs? Absolutely. Just remove any excess grease from the sauce before serving.
• Best way to drain pineapple: Use a fine mesh strainer and press with a spoon to get out as much juice as possible.

What To Serve With Hawaiian Chicken

This dish pairs well with tropical and savory sides:

• White or brown rice
• Hawaiian rolls or sandwich buns
• Grilled or roasted vegetables
• Coleslaw with pineapple or mango
• Coconut rice or jasmine rice

How To Store Hawaiian Chicken

Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freeze: Freeze cooled chicken in a sealed container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
Reheat: Warm in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through.

Hawaiian Chicken Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 351kcal
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Protein: 27g
• Fat: 10g
• Saturated Fat: 3g
• Cholesterol: 84mg
• Sodium: 852mg
• Potassium: 731mg
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 29g
• Calcium: 40mg
• Iron: 1.3mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I use fresh pineapple instead of canned?
Yes, just chop it finely and make sure to drain any extra juice.

What’s the best BBQ sauce for this recipe?
A sweet and smoky BBQ sauce like Sweet Baby Ray’s works best.

Do I have to cook the bacon first?
Yes, pre-cooking it adds flavor and prevents soggy texture.

Can I cook this on high instead of low?
It’s best cooked on LOW to keep the chicken tender, but you can try HIGH for 3–4 hours.

How do I make it more tangy?
Add a splash of apple cider vinegar or more Worcestershire sauce.

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• Crock Pot Chicken Honey Mustard
• Crock Pot Chicken Drumsticks
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