Description

A stress-free, slow cooker chicken dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a sweet and savory pineapple-teriyaki glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.

Ingredients

Scale

2 to 2.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits in juice, drained
1 cup teriyaki sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
2 cloves minced garlic
2 to 3 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (for thickening)

Instructions

Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry. If thick, pound to even thickness. Place chicken in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
In a medium bowl, whisk together drained pineapple juice, teriyaki sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic until sugar is dissolved.
Pour sauce mixture over chicken. Add drained pineapple tidbits on top. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken reaches 165°F and shreds easily.
Remove chicken to a plate. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry. Stir slurry into the hot sauce in the slow cooker.
Turn cooker to high and cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes until sauce thickens into a glaze.
Shred chicken with two forks and return to the pot. Toss to coat in sauce. Season with salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

Do not cook frozen chicken directly in the slow cooker for food safety reasons; thaw completely first. For a gluten-free version, use tamari or certified gluten-free teriyaki sauce. The sauce thickens significantly upon cooling; add a splash of water when reheating.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 to 7 hours (Low) or 3 to 4 hours (High)
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: Hawaiian

Nutrition

Serving Size: Served over white ri
Calories: 375
Sugar: 30
Sodium: 900
Fat: 8
Saturated Fat: 2
Carbohydrates: 35
Fiber: 1
Protein: 35

Keywords: slow cooker chicken, crockpot recipe, sweet and savory chicken, pineapple chicken, teriyaki chicken, easy dinner, meal prep, family friendly