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Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken

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Do you love pineapple chicken? You will love this recipe for Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken. It is easy to make and makes a delicious easy weeknight dinner.
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When it comes to making a create tasting chicken dish, there are so many options. I love the flavors of pineapple chicken. The soy sauce and the pineapple with ginger create a sweet and tangy dish that everyone will love.

Can you freeze Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken?

If you want to freeze slow cooker Hawaiian Chicken, it is best to freeze it before cooking. To make Hawaiian Chicken a freezer meal, add the ingredients except for the cornstarch. Add the chicken to the freezer bag last, so the chicken is the first thing to be poured into the slow cooker.
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If you decide to freeze Hawaiian chicken after it is cooked, let it cool and then add it to a freezer bag. Stored properly, it will remain fresh in the freezer for up to six months.  Whenever you are storing food in the freezer, be sure to remove as much air as possible.
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What to Serve with Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken

The great thing about chicken, it goes with everything. There are many ways to serve Hawaiian chicken. I think Hawaiian chicken goes best either served on sandwiches or over rice. If serving as a sandwich, shred the chicken before making the sandwich.

Variations to Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken

To change the slow cooker Hawaiian Chicken recipe:

  • Teriyaki sauce –  You can change the soy sauce for teriyaki sauce instead.
  • Slow cooker Hawaiian chicken can be made in the oven or the Instant Pot instead.Forkful of Hawaiian ChickenPin

How to Make Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken

Ingredients
2 pounds chicken tenderloins
1 red bell pepper, diced into cubes
1 orange bell pepper, diced into cubes
1 can pineapple chunks, drained
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
½ cup dark brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Directions
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1. Into your slow cooker, add chicken, red & yellow bell peppers, pineapple chunks, honey, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and top with brown sugar. Place on low for 7 – 7 ½ hours. Step two of making Hawaiian ChickenPin
2. Once done, add in your slurry of cornstarch and water. Gently stir. Cover with lid and cook for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
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Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken

Slow cooker Hawaiian chicken is an easy weeknight dinner.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword hawaiian chicken,, slow cooker,
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings 4
Author Michelle

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken tenderloins
  • 1 red bell pepper diced into cubes
  • 1 orange bell pepper diced into cubes
  • 1 can pineapple chunks drained
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • ½ cup dark brown sugar packed
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  • Into your slow cooker, add: chicken, red & yellow bell peppers, pineapple chunks, honey, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and top with brown sugar. Place on low for 7 - 7 ½ hours.
  • Once done, add in your slurry of cornstarch and water. Gently stir. Cover with lid and cook for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.

Notes

10 SmartPoints per serving on WW FreeStyle Plan
Makes 4 servings

Nutrition

Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 777mg | Potassium: 1020mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 1930IU | Vitamin C: 79.4mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1.6mg

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