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Crock Pot Hawaiian BBQ Chicken is a delicious blend of sweet and savory. With just 3 ingredients, this meal is perfect for busy weeknights. Serve over rice or on buns and dinner is complete.
Once you learn how to make this Hawaiian BBQ Chicken, you will see why it is a family favorite. You are going to absolutely love how easy this meal is to make in the crock pot recipe.
If you love this Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken recipe, you may also love this Crock Pot BBQ Ranch Chicken Recipe, Foil Packet Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Recipe and Instant Pot Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Sandwiches recipe.
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Why We Love This Recipe
You are going to love this super simple dinner idea. It is packed with flavor without much work at all. Pineapple chicken is easy to prepare. I really love the combination of BBQ sauce and pineapple together.
It is amazing and I’m not kidding when I say the sauce is the best. I could eat this chicken alone because it is that yummy and flavorful. With only 3 ingredients, you can make this without much expense.
It tastes like there is more involved but really it is so easy and budget friendly.
Ingredients
- Barbecue Sauce – Try this easy homemade barbecue sauce or we also love Stubb’s BBQ sauce if we are using store bought.
Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.
Variations Ideas
- Chicken – Substitute boneless skinless chicken thighs instead of boneless skinless chicken breasts. You can also mix them together. This is a great way to save money and use what is on sale or you already have.
- Pineapple Variations – Any pineapple will work. We used pineapple chunks but rings, crushed or whatever you have will work.
- Additions – For added flavor you can easily add in a ¼ cup of honey, brown sugar, or soy sauce. Seasoning can be added such as black pepper, garlic, ginger, or red pepper flakes.
How to Make Crock Pot Hawaiian BBQ Chicken
- Step 1 – First, add the chicken and onions in the crockpot.
- Step 2 – Second, place the pineapple and the juice on top of the chicken. Add the BBQ sauce and that is it.
- Step 3 – Finally, cook on low. It normally takes about 8 to 10 hours. You can slow cook on high if you prefer for 3-4 hours. Cooking time will vary.
- Step 4 – Once the Hawaiian barbecue chicken is finished cooking, shred and stir back into the sauce. Serve the chicken with your favorite sides.
Recipe Tips
- Freeze rice to make this meal even easier during the week. I love to cook a bunch of rice in advance in the slow cooker. Divide into equal portions and freeze for later. Dinner just got even easier.
- Shredding Chicken – Shred the chicken easier with a mixer. This saves me time and shreds the chicken perfectly.
Serving Suggestions
- Rice – The chicken and sauce is so delicious over Crock Pot Rice. I could literally eat the amazing sauce by the spoonful. You can even make Instant pot White Rice Recipe or Microwave brown rice.
- BBQ Sandwiches – You can use the shredded BBQ chicken on hamburger buns, rolls or anything you like.
- Sliders – Use Homemade Kings Hawaiian Rolls recipe to make Hawaiian Chicken sliders for kids or parties. This smaller portion is perfect for little hands or when you need something for a party.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, you do not need to brown the chicken before adding to the crockpot. You can even place frozen chicken in the slow cooker.
When cooking chicken recipes in the slow cooker, we usually cook it in a sauce or salsa to keep it from drying out.
Store slow cooker Hawaiian BBQ Chicken leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The leftovers will last about 3-4 days.
I love to make a double recipe and freeze it for later. It is so handy having this in the freezer for a quick meal. Simply place it in a freezer bag. I like to use bags because they lay flat and take up less room in the freezer. If stored properly the chicken will last about 3 months.
Once you are ready to eat, let it thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in a pan. It is so easy!
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Crock Pot Hawaiian BBQ Chicken
Ingredients
- 3 lbs boneless chicken breast (approximately 4-5 Chicken Breasts)
- 2 cups Barbecue Sauce
- 1 Can of Pineapple Chunks (20 oz.)
Instructions
- Place the chicken, barbecue sauce and pineapple chunks in a 6 quart crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken and mix it into the sauce in the crock pot.
- Serve immediately over rice, topped with diced green onions. Enjoy!
Absolutely loved this recipe. It’s delicious. I put it over rice, made sliders, and ate it as is. Ways to serve it are endless. Definitely will be making it often.
Made this for dinner tonight. Absolutely delicious and everyone loved it!! Going to use leftovers for nachos!