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    Home » One Pot Recipes » Slow Cooker » Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken Chili

    Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken Chili

    Published: Sep 2, 2019 Modified: Jun 9, 2021 by GG

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    Slow Cooker Pineapple Chili Chicken makes it's own tangy sauce as it cooks! crockpot | chicken | easy recipe | dinner | pineapple | instant pot | #swirlsofflavor
    Pineapple Chicken

    Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken Chili is an easy recipe that makes it's own tangy sauce as it cooks in your slow cooker! Sweet chili sauce, crushed pineapple and fresh lime juice combine with juicy chicken breasts making this a crockpot pineapple chicken recipe that's bursting with flavor!

    Slow Cooker Pineapple Chili Chicken makes it's own tangy sauce as it cooks! crockpot | chicken | easy | dinner | pineapple | instant pot

    Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken Recipe

    With the fall arriving and the weather turning quite chilly, it's time to heat up the slow cooker for Slow Cooker Chicken Chili, a warm and hearty chicken dinner.

    First Published: October 19, 2015... Last Updated: November 10, 2019

    Simmer chicken, crushed pineapple and a sweet chili sauce in your crockpot while at work, then stir in fresh lime juice and top with cilantro and scallions when you get home. It doesn't get much easier...or more delicious...that that!

    Our pineapple chili recipe tastes fabulous when you serve it with hot cooked rice or rice noodles. And may I recommend steaming up some broccoli and tossing a salad for a delicious dinner? There you go,  you're all set!

    Your mouth will water when you taste the sweet and tangy sauce in this crockpot recipe. You'll definitely be coming back for seconds! And when it tastes this good and cooks itself too, it's safe to say our pineapple chicken slow cooker recipe is a winner-winner chicken dinner!

    We have lots more easy slow cooker recipes here at Swirls for you to try!

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    Pineapple chicken

    Can I make chicken chili with chicken thighs?

    Our chicken chili recipe calls for boneless chicken breasts but you can substitute boneless chicken thighs if desired.

    You can also make our chili recipe with half boneless chicken breasts and half boneless chicken thighs. The choice is yours!

    Can a slow cooker recipe be cooked in an instant pot?

    The answer is yes. To cook this recipe in an instant pot:

    1. Place ingredients in instant pot as directed in recipe and set to slow cooker setting.
    2. For slow cooker low, cook on normal setting 7-8 hours.
    3. For slow cooker high, cook on high setting 3-4 hours, adding an extra 15 minutes for each hour.

    ALWAYS CHECK YOUR INSTANT POT'S USER MANUAL FOR INSTRUCTIONS AS INSTRUCTIONS FOR SLOW COOKING MAY VARY WITH MODELS AND MANUFACTURERS.

    Ingredients you will need to make this recipe

    • boneless skinless chicken breasts
    • sweet chili sauce
    • crushed pineapple in 100% pineapple juice
    • lime juice
    • scallions
    • cilantro
    • lime

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    Slow Cooker Pineapple Chili Chicken makes it's own tangy sauce as it cooks! crockpot | chicken | easy recipe | dinner | pineapple | instant pot | #swirlsofflavor
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    Slow Cooker Pineapple Chili Chicken

    Slow Cooker Pineapple Chili Chicken is an easy recipe that makes it's own tangy sauce as it
    cooks in your slow cooker! Sweet chili sauce, crushed pineapple and fresh lime juice combine with juicy chicken breasts making this a pineapple chicken recipe that's bursting with flavor!
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Hawaiian, Mexican
    Keyword pineapple chicken,, pineapple chili
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 8 hours
    Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
    Servings 6
    Calories 267kcal
    Author Gwynn Galvin

    Ingredients

    • 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in chunks
    • 1 cup sweet chili sauce *
    • 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple in 100% pineapple juice
    • 3 Tbs. fresh lime juice
    • 2 scallions , sliced
    • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
    • 1 lime , cut in wedges

    Instructions

    • Arrange chicken in bottom of slow cooker.
    • Combine sweet chili sauce and crushed pineapple with its juice and pour over chicken.
    • Cook 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high.
    • Stir in fresh lime juice and top with scallions and cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
    • Serve, if desired, with hot cooked rice or rice noodles.

    Notes

    Makes 8 cups.
    * Sweet Chili Sauce can be found in the condiment or ethnic section of your grocery store. Frank's and A Taste of Thai are two popular brands that make Sweet Chili Sauce.
    To cook this recipe in an instant pot:
    1. Place ingredients in instant pot as directed in recipe and set to slow cooker setting.
    2. For slow cooker low, cook on normal setting 7-8 hours.
    3. For slow cooker high, cook on high setting 3-4 hours, adding an extra 15 minutes for each hour.
    ALWAYS CHECK YOUR INSTANT POT'S USER MANUAL FOR INSTRUCTIONS AS INSTRUCTIONS FOR SLOW COOKING MAY VARY WITH MODELS AND MANUFACTURERS.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 602mg | Potassium: 591mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg

    This recipe is part of Meal Plan Monday and Weekend Potluck

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    About GG

    Gwynn Galvin, known to many as GG, is the creative and talented chef and nutritionist behind Swirls of Flavor. Gwynn is an award-winning culinary professional with over twenty five years of recipe development, food styling, test kitchen management and culinary innovation experience. Gwynn's passion is gathering people around the table with her simple real food recipes to savor the moments together.

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    1. Kami

      October 19, 2015 at 11:45 pm

      I can't wait to try this!  Also... your photos are gorgeous and can't stop my mouth from watering.  I would be honored if you checked out our conference and affiliate program.  We need awesome bloggers like you! http://www.foodbloggingconference.com/become-an-affiliate/

    2. GG

      October 20, 2015 at 11:59 am

      Thanks so much Kami! I will definitely check out your conference and affiliate program! Happy cooking!

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