Crockpot Pineapple BBQ Chicken: 5 Amazing Comfort Dinner
A slow-cooked chicken dish with sweet pineapple and rich barbecue sauce, resulting in tender, flavorful shredded chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks with juice
1/2 cup crushed pineapple
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Lightly grease the crockpot and place chicken inside.
- In a bowl, mix barbecue sauce, pineapple, garlic, onion, soy sauce, brown sugar, and seasonings.
- Pour mixture over chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- Remove chicken, shred with forks, and return to crockpot.
- Stir and let sit for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for a richer flavor.
Adjust sweetness by reducing brown sugar.
Add vegetables for extra texture.