Crockpot Pineapple BBQ Chicken for Easy Family Dinners
Crockpot Pineapple BBQ Chicken is a sweet and tangy slow-cooked dish with tender chicken, pineapple, and barbecue sauce, perfect for easy family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks (drained, reserve juice), 1 cup barbecue sauce, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 small onion (finely chopped), ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, Optional: crushed red pepper flakes, green onions for garnish
Instructions
1. Season chicken with salt and pepper, place in crockpot. 2. Add pineapple, garlic, and onion. 3. Mix barbecue sauce with reserved pineapple juice, pour over chicken. 4. Cook on low 4–6 hours or high 2–3 hours. 5. Stir gently 20 minutes before serving. 6. Garnish and serve over rice or vegetables.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for juicier meat. Add vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for nutrition. Freeze leftovers up to 3 months.