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Looking for a simple and delicious dinner recipe that the whole family will love? Look no further than Crock Pot Hawaiian Chicken! This recipe is not only tasty, but it’s also easy to make and requires minimal prep work.
This Crock Pot Hawaiian Chicken recipe is sure to be a hit with the whole family. The sweet and savory flavors of the sauce, combined with the tender and juicy chicken, make for a truly delicious dinner. Plus, the fact that it can be made in the crock pot means that it’s easy to prepare and requires minimal clean-up. Music to my ears! Give this recipe a try and enjoy a hassle-free dinner that everyone will love.
How to Make Crock Pot Hawaiian Chicken
This recipe is as easy as 1, 2,3! Here’s all you have to do to make sweet, juicy and tender Crock Pot Hawaiian Chicken.
- Place the crushed pineapple with juice, soy sauce, honey, ginger and garlic in a large bowl and whisk to combine.
- Place chicken breasts and thighs in the crock pot and pour the sauce over and turn to coat.
- Cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4-6. Serve it with Perfect Brown Rice, Asian Slaw, Sesame Seaweed Salad, Simple Sautéed Collard Greens or Crispy Broccoli for a meal that’s sure to please!
Recipe Tip
If you want to really make life easy you can add leftover cooked brown rice directly into your crock pot in the last 30 minutes of cooking to warm it up and absorb all the succulent flavors that this dish creates.
Crock Pot Hawaiian Chicken is healthy and a great weeknight dinner that kids and adults alike will fall in love with. This recipe is great for busy weeks especially because it practically cooks itself and makes a lot of food so you’re most likely going to have leftovers to eat throughout the week. Another really simple main dish with pineapple — Pineapple Brown Sugar Glazed Ham!
Storing and Freezing Leftovers
Storage Instructions: Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezing Instructions: This recipe freezes easily. Just transfer to an airtight freezer container or bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to eat, thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating. I like to reheat in the oven!
More Easy Crock Pot Recipes
- Slow Cooker 12 Layer Lasagna
- Crock Pot Meaty Pasta Sauce
- Beef Stew in the Crock Pot
- Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls
- Mexican Pulled Pork Shoulder in the Slow Cooker
- Crock Pot Ribs
Add this recipe to your meal plan this week and thank me later! It’s full of flavor and so easy to put together. The whole family will love it and be asking for Crock Pot Hawaiian Chicken time and time again! Leave a comment or tag me on Instagram if you make this one and let me know what you think.
Crock Pot Hawaiian Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 8-ounce can crushed pineapples in juice
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, bone-in and skinless
- 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
Instructions
Crock Pot Hawaiian Chicken:
- Place the crushed pineapple with juice, soy sauce, honey, ginger and garlic in a large bowl and whisk to combine.
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker, pour the sauce over and turn to coat.
- Cook on low 4 hours or on high 2 hours, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve over rice and top with extra sauce. Instructions to thicken the sauce if desired are below.
Thickening the Sauce (optional):
- Combine 1 cup leftover juice, 1 teaspoon corn starch, and 1 teaspoon soy sauce in a sauce pan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer until thickened.
Would long grain and wild rice mix go well with this?
Recipe says bone in thighs, video says boneless! What is the best way to cook it??
How would you suggest adjusting the recipe for a dutch oven instead of croc pot? Thanks!
Yes! Use 1/2 teaspoon 🙂