Can I use frozen chicken in the crockpot?

Yes, you can use frozen chicken breasts. Just note that it may take a little longer to cook. Always check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

How do I thicken the sauce if it’s too watery?

Remove the lid for the last 30–45 minutes of cooking. You can also mix a teaspoon of cornstarch with water and stir it in for a thicker sauce.

Can I prep this ahead of time for meal planning?

Absolutely. Add everything (except rice) to a freezer bag and freeze. When ready to cook, thaw overnight in the fridge and dump it into the crockpot the next morning.

Crockpot Hawaiian BBQ Chicken – Easy, Delicious Slow Cooker

Name: Crockpot Hawaiian BBQ Chicken – Easy, Delicious Slow Cooker
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: PT-487165H41M34S
Total time: 8 h 5 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce (recommended: Honey BBQ, e.g., Sweet Baby Ray’s); 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1–2 cans pineapple chunks (1 can in crockpot, optional 1 can for serving); Optional: Cooked rice for serving

Description

Easy crockpot meal with sweet and tangy BBQ flavor, ideal for family dinners or summer meals.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts

Salt and pepper to taste

1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce (recommended: Honey BBQ, e.g., Sweet Baby Ray’s)

1 teaspoon soy sauce

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1–2 cans pineapple chunks (1 can in crockpot, optional 1 can for serving)

Optional: Cooked rice for serving

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Instructions

1. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker; season with salt and pepper.

2. In a small bowl, mix BBQ sauce, soy sauce, and garlic.

3. Pour sauce over the chicken, followed by 1 can of pineapple chunks (drained).

4. Cover and cook:

5. – Low for 6–8 hours

6. – High for 4–6 hours

7. Once cooked, shred the chicken and serve over rice.

8. Top with additional pineapple chunks and green onions if desired.

Notes

Versatile serving options: over rice, on salads, in quesadillas, sandwiches, or with coconut rice.

Can be customized with added heat (e.g., sriracha, jalapeños).

Leftovers are great chilled or reheated.

Drain pineapple before adding unless you want extra juice.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6–8 hours on low or 4–6 hours on high
Category: Slow Cooker Recipes
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 280 kcal