Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinners with this Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken, a mouthwatering blend of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors. Juicy chunks of tender boneless chicken breast are paired with vibrant bell peppers, sweet pineapple, and a rich homemade sauce made from ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and a touch of brown sugar. This set-it-and-forget-it dish is cooked to perfection in the slow cooker, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully over time. Simple ingredients like garlic, onion, and cornstarch create a restaurant-quality dish right at home with minimal effort. Serve this irresistible sweet and sour chicken over fluffy rice or noodles for a comforting meal the whole family will love. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, this recipe is your go-to solution for delicious, no-fuss cooking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 large Bell peppers (red, green, or yellow)
- 1.5 cups Pineapple chunks (canned, drained, or fresh)
- 1 medium Onion
- 3 minced Garlic cloves
- 0.5 cups Ketchup
- 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 0.25 cups Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 0.25 cups Water
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized chunks and season with salt and pepper.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken pieces for 2-3 minutes on each side until lightly browned. Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker.
Chop the bell peppers and onion into roughly 1-inch pieces. Add them to the slow cooker along with the pineapple chunks and minced garlic.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and soy sauce until combined. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for 4-6 hours or on high heat for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. About 20 minutes before the cooking time is up, stir the slurry into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
Once the sauce has thickened, give everything a good stir. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles, garnished with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2265 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.6 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 771 mg | 257% | |
| Sodium | 3526 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 157.8 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 104.6 g | ||
| Protein | 292.4 g | 585% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 267 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 3909 mg | 83% | |
*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.
