SWEET HAWAIIAN CROCK POT CHICKEN

slow cooker Hawaiian chicken topped with chow mein noodles

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken is made with tender chicken & pineapple slow cooked in a savory sauce that's perfect topped with chow mein noodles! Flavorful chicken dinner everyone loves!

Prep Time20

Cook Time8 10

Total Time8 30

Course: chicken, dinner, lunch, Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Sweet Crock Pot Chicken, Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

Servings: servings

Calories: 558kcal

Author: Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

5 chicken breasts or 8 chicken thighs
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
8.25 oz pineapple slices
8 oz sliced water chestnuts
1 cup chicken broth
¼ tsp ground ginger
1 clove minced garlic

Sauce

¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup cornstarch
1 TBSP rice vinegar

Serving suggestions & Garnish

½ cup sliced green onions
6 TBSP chow mein noodles
6 cups hot cooked rice

Instructions

Assemble: Place chicken in slow cooker. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper, turning over to coat both sides.
Drain the can of pineapple and reserve the liquid syrup, then quarter the pineapple slices and arrange them over the chicken slices.
Drain the water chestnuts and pour those over the chicken as well.
In a small bowl, combine the reserved pineapple syrup, chicken broth, ginger, and minced garlic; whisk ingredients and then pour it over the chicken.
Cook: Cover and cook on low 8 to 9 hours or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken from cooker with a slotted spoon; keep warm. Reserve cooking liquid in cooker. Increase heat to high.
In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, cornstarch, and vinegar, stirring with a whisk until well blended. Proceed to stir the cornstarch mixture into cooking liquid in cooker. Cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring frequently.
Serve: Serve the chicken and sauce over rice. Top with green onions & chow mein noodles. Enjoy!

Notes

When storing the chicken, make sure to store in an airtight container and use it within 3-4 days. To reheat, simply microwave or heat on the stovetop until warmed through.

For longer storage, the chicken can be frozen. Allow the chicken to cool to room temperature before transferring it to a freezer-safe container or bag. Label the container with the date it was cooked and freeze for up to 4 months.

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