Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken
Tender, juicy chicken breasts slowly cooked in a sweet and savory pineapple sauce. This easy dump-and-go recipe needs just a few ingredients and makes a delicious family dinner with almost no effort!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can crushed pineapple, 20 ounces, with juice
- 1 packet dry onion soup mix
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, optional
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, optional
Instructions
- Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker.
- Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Sprinkle the chicken with garlic powder, black pepper, and the dry onion soup mix.
- Pour the entire can of crushed pineapple, including the juice, over the chicken.
- If you prefer a sweeter sauce, sprinkle the brown sugar over the top.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 2½–3½ hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the chicken and let it rest for a few minutes. Spoon some of the pineapple sauce over the top before serving.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or your favorite side.
Tip
For extra flavor, you can sear the chicken breasts in a hot skillet for 2–3 minutes per side before placing them in the slow cooker. This adds a beautiful golden color and deeper flavor.