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BBQ Chicken with Pineapple Crock Pot in Slow Cooker

BBQ Chicken with Pineapple Crock Pot

This sweet and savory BBQ Chicken with Pineapple Crock Pot recipe is slow-cooked to perfection with just a few simple ingredients. Juicy, sticky, and bursting with bold barbecue and tropical pineapple flavor, perfect for easy weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Resting Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs Boneless skinless chicken thighs or tenders Fresh or frozen
  • 1 15 oz Can pineapple chunks Include the juice
  • 0.75 cup BBQ sauce Any favorite variety
  • 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika optional For added flavor depth
  • Salt and black pepper To taste

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker (Crock Pot) 4–6 quart recommended
  • 1 Mixing Bowl For combining ingredients
  • 1 Fork or Tongs For shredding chicken

Method
 

  1. Spray or grease your slow cooker.
  2. Place chicken in bottom of crock pot.
  3. Add pineapple chunks and pour juice over chicken.
  4. Top with BBQ sauce and seasonings. Do not stir.
  5. Cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until tender.
  6. Shred chicken and stir everything together.
  7. Serve over rice, on buns, or in tacos.

Notes

For a spicy twist, add chopped jalapeños or hot sauce before cooking.
Try honey BBQ, Carolina gold, or smoky bourbon BBQ sauces to switch up the flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months.