Pineapple Chicken and Sweet Potatoes Crock Pot
Looking for a hearty, sweet-savory dinner that practically cooks itself? This Pineapple Chicken and Sweet Potatoes Crock Pot recipe is a game-changer for busy nights. Tender, juicy chicken breasts are paired with naturally sweet chunks of sweet potato and pineapple, enveloped in a tangy sauce made with pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, and a touch of ginger. The optional skillet-searing step enhances the flavor, while slow-cooking ensures every bite is melt-in-your-mouth perfection. With just 15 minutes of prep, this set-it-and-forget-it recipe is an ideal choice for healthy home-cooked meals. Serve it warm with a drizzle of thickened pineapple glaze and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for a vibrant finish. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this easy crock pot recipe is sure to become a new favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 medium, peeled and cubed sweet potatoes
- 1.5 cups pineapple chunks (canned or fresh)
- 0.5 cup pineapple juice (reserved from canned pineapple or fresh)
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil (olive oil or vegetable oil)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear them for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned. This step is optional but adds extra flavor.
Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into 1-inch pieces and add them to the bottom of the crock pot.
Place the seared chicken breasts on top of the sweet potatoes in the crock pot.
In a medium bowl, mix the pineapple chunks, pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, ground ginger, and minced garlic. Stir well to combine.
Pour the pineapple mixture evenly over the chicken and sweet potatoes in the crock pot.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and the sweet potatoes are tender.
Once the chicken and sweet potatoes are cooked, remove about 1/2 cup of the liquid from the crock pot and pour it into a small saucepan.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Add it to the saucepan with the reserved liquid and heat over medium heat until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Pour the thickened sauce back into the crock pot and gently stir to coat the chicken and sweet potatoes.
Serve the pineapple chicken and sweet potatoes warm, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2047 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.0 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 5406 mg | 235% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 189.0 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.1 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 99.7 g | ||
| Protein | 230.6 g | 461% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 296 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 2629 mg | 56% | |
*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.
