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An appetizing bowl of Sweet Hawaiian Crock Pot Chicken with fluffy rice and green onions, with a Crock Pot in the blurred background.

Sweet Hawaiian Crock Pot Chicken: An Effortless Family Favorite

This Sweet Hawaiian Crock Pot Chicken recipe offers a delicious and easy meal solution for busy families. It features tender chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and juicy pineapple, all simmered in a savory and sweet sauce, making for a satisfying and effortless dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • ½ pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon brown sugar
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 8 ounces small can of pineapple chunks with juices
Optional Garnish & Serving
  • Scallions for garnish (optional)
  • Rice for serving (optional)

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Preparation & Cooking
  1. Combine soy sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, brown sugar, and black pepper in the slow cooker and mix well.
  2. Add diced chicken breasts, red bell pepper, and the can of pineapple chunks with its juice to the slow cooker.
  3. Gently stir to coat the chicken and bell peppers evenly with the sauce.
  4. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, covered.
  5. Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings like soy sauce or brown sugar about 30 minutes before serving.
  6. Garnish with sliced scallions and serve over rice, if desired.

Notes

For best results, do not overcook the chicken to keep it tender. Adjust the sweetness and saltiness of the sauce to your preference before serving. This dish is excellent served over a bed of fluffy rice to soak up all the delicious sauce.