Lemon Pineapple Crock Pot Chicken
Transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with this Lemon Pineapple Crock Pot Chicken—a vibrant, sweet-and-savory dish that’s as effortless as it is delicious. Combining tender, slow-cooked chicken breasts with the zesty tang of fresh lemon juice, the natural sweetness of juicy pineapple chunks, and a hint of honey, this recipe is a flavor-packed crowd-pleaser. Enhancing the mix are bold notes of garlic, ground ginger, and a splash of soy sauce, creating a perfectly balanced sauce that simmers to perfection in the crock pot. Thickened beautifully with a cornstarch slurry, this luscious sauce coats the chicken, making every bite rich and satisfying. Serve this dish over fluffy white rice or creamy mashed potatoes, and don’t forget the finishing touch of fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep and a few hands-off hours in your slow cooker, this easy weeknight recipe is your new go-to for family dinners or entertaining. Perfect for those searching for citrus chicken recipes or tropical-inspired crock pot meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 2 cups Pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 cup Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce (low sodium)
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons Water
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- 4 servings Cooked white rice or mashed potatoes (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Lightly grease the crock pot with nonstick cooking spray or a small amount of oil.
Place the chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the crock pot.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the pineapple chunks, lemon juice, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, ground ginger, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the pineapple-lemon sauce mixture over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully coated.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the crock pot and set it aside on a plate.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir this mixture into the sauce in the crock pot.
Turn the crock pot to HIGH and let the sauce thicken for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Return the chicken to the crock pot, spoon the thickened sauce over the chicken, and let it warm for an additional 5-10 minutes.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve over cooked white rice or mashed potatoes, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
563 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.9 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 148 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 896 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.9 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.3 g | ||
| Protein | 58.9 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 729 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
