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Crock Pot Pineapple Chicken

Tender shredded chicken cooked in a sweet-savory pineapple teriyaki sauce made easy in the slow cooker.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb chicken breast, boneless, skinless
  • 1 cup teriyaki sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 20 oz pineapple chunks, drained (1 can)
  • 4 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1/4 cup green onion, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker in a single layer.
  • Pour the teriyaki sauce and soy sauce over the chicken, then sprinkle the pressed garlic evenly on top.
  • Top the chicken with the drained pineapple chunks.
  • Cook on high for 150–180 minutes (2.5–3 hours) or on low for 210–240 minutes (3.5–4 hours), until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  • Remove the chicken to a cutting board, shred it with two forks, then return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat with the sauce.
  • Top with chopped green onions and serve warm.

Notes

  • This recipe uses a canned 20 oz can of pineapple chunks.
  • Shred the chicken while warm for easiest shredding.
  • You can use low-sodium soy sauce if desired.