Remember the other day when I was complaining discussing our lack of spring like weather and how the cold just kept dragging on but I was really craving some grilled food? Like Slow Cooker Corn on the Cob with Chili Lime Butter? While the corn was good enough to be the main show we also had this Slow Cooker Pineapple BBQ Chicken and Veggies. Delicious and completely capable of satisfying that summer food, fire up the grill craving.
The star of the show here was the BBQ sauce. I used Archer Farms Sweet Pineapple BBQ Sauce from Target. I was wandering down the aisle one day and saw it and decided I must have it. So glad I finally found a way to put it to use. Delicious! Kind of sweet, kind of tangy, and just a tad of kick/spice.
Just cut up around a pound of chicken breasts just like you would if you were going to grill up some kabobs. Add some bell peppers, onions, and pineapple chunks. Season everything up with a little salt and pepper and drizzle with some sauce. So simple!
I let this go on low for about 6 hours. Once it was done I drained off the extra liquid that had accumulated and mixed in a little more sauce. The result was juicy chicken with just the right amount of sweet/spicy kick.
We served this over quinoa that had been steamed in the rice cooker with chicken broth. A perfect spring/summer meal!
- 1 pound chicken breasts or tenders
- 1 can pineapple chunks
- 1/2 red onion
- 2 bell peppers I used red and yellow
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup Archer Farms Sweet Pineapple BBQ Sauce + 1/4 cup later
- Cut chicken and veggies into bite sized chunks about the same size you would use for kabobs and add to crock
- Drain can of pineapple well and add to crock
- Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with 1/2 cup sauce
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 until chicken is fully cooked
- Drain of juices that accumulate while cooking and then add another 1/4 cup sauce
- Toss everything to combine and garnish with dried cilantro if desired
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How many does this serve??
For our family’s appetites, it fed the four of us with enough left over for one small lunch the next day. Hope that helps!!
I am loving your recipes!! Especially since our house is so hot right now, I hate turning on the oven and have been looking at what i can make for dinner that doesn’t use the oven! What size of crockpot do you use most of the time? I have a 6 qt, but there is only four people in our family and the kids don’t usually eat a ton, so I was thinking of buying a smaller one too, but don’t want to go too small!
Hi there! I’ve been trying to get better about noting which crockpot I use in each of my recipes. We have 4 people but one is only 3 years old and doesn’t eat a lot. I either use my 5 quart or my 3.5 quart for almost all my recipes. The rule of thumb is that your crock should be 1/2 to 3/4 full so that food will cook the best. But I like breaking rules sometimes 🙂 For 4 people if you could find 3-4 quart crock then I think you would be covered!
What size can of pineapple chunks is used?
I believe it was a 20oz
I am cooking this for my fiancé and I and I have just finished prepping the meal and it is in the crock pot. I was unable to find the sweet pineapple BBQ but I used Sweet Hickory BBQ instead.
Do you think the flavors will mix well?
and when do I drain the juices? (5.Drain of juices that accumulate while cooking and then add another ¼ cup sauce)
Hi Bruno! Yes, the sweet hickory should be good as well! Once it’s done cooking you will drain the liquid and then toss the chicken and veggies with the rest of the sauce. Serve immediately or return to empty crock to keep warm setting until ready to eat. Hope that helps!