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Slow Cooker Aloha Chicken

Tender shredded chicken, pineapple, and onion cooked in a sweet and smoky barbecue sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy, pulled hawaiian chicken, slow cooker aloha chicken recipe
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 (20-ounce) can drained pineapple tidbits reserve juice
  • ½ thinly sliced yellow onion
  • ¾ cup BBQ sauce
  • ¼ cup reserved canned pineapple juice
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Spray the inside of the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray and add 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts.
  • Add ½ thinly sliced yellow onion and 1 (20-ounce) can drained pineapple tidbits, to the slow cooker.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together ¾ cup BBQ sauce, ¼ cup reserved canned pineapple juice, ⅓ cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Pour the sauce over the ingredients in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 5 hours or HIGH for 3 hours.
  • Use two forks to shred the cooked chicken. Serve over rice and garnish with green onion, if desired.

Notes

Leftover Instructions
  • In the Fridge: Allow the chicken to cool completely, then transfer it to an airtight container. As long as you keep it in the fridge, it should stay good for about 4 days.
  • To Reheat: Reheat the chicken in the microwave or warm over the stove.

Nutrition

Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 1103mg | Potassium: 697mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 126IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg

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