Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken Recipe

This slow cooker pineapple chicken recipe is a delicious and easy meal to make when you want to take the night off from cooking. The combination of sweet pineapple and savory chicken makes for a mouthwatering dish that your whole family will love. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have a flavorful and effortless dinner ready in no time. Serve this pineapple chicken over rice or with a side of veggies for a complete and satisfying meal!

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 can pineapple chunks, drained

Directions

1. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes (if desired). Mix well.
3. Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker.
4. Cover and cook on low heat for 4 hours or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
5. In a small bowl, mix together the water and cornstarch to make a slurry.
6. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and set aside.
7. Pour the liquid from the slow cooker into a saucepan and bring to a boil.
8. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens.
9. Add the drained pineapple chunks to the sauce and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
10. Return the chicken to the slow cooker and pour the sauce over the chicken.
11. Cover and cook on low heat for an additional 10 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
12. Serve the slow cooker pineapple chicken over rice or with a side of veggies.
13. Enjoy!

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