Tender slow cooker chicken cooked in a sweet pineapple and brown sugar sauce for an easy family dinner.
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Calories: 350kcal
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- mixing spoon
- Tongs or forks for shredding
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 20 ounces crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a single layer in the bottom of a slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the chicken.
- Pour the crushed pineapple and its juice over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2½–3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred or slice the chicken and stir it into the pineapple sauce before serving.
Notes
For a less sweet version add a splash of soy sauce or lemon juice after cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 520mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg