Crockpot Sweet Sour Chicken

Transform dinner into a flavorful feast with this Crockpot Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe, a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory goodness. Tender, bite-sized chicken pieces are slow-cooked with vibrant bell peppers, juicy pineapple chunks, and a homemade sauce of brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and ketchup—infused with a gentle kick of seasonings. This one-pot wonder delivers a thick, glossy glaze thanks to a cornstarch slurry, creating a takeout-inspired dish with minimal effort. Serve over fluffy white or hearty brown rice for a wholesome, easy-to-make meal that’s packed with bold flavors and a hint of tropical flair. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this recipe is a crockpot classic the whole family will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 20 ounces Pineapple chunks (canned, with juice)
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium Green bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 0.5 cups Brown sugar
• 0.25 cups Ketchup
• 0.25 cups Soy sauce
• 0.5 cups Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons Water
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
• 4 cups Cooked white or brown rice (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season lightly with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Place the chicken pieces in the bottom of a crockpot.

Step 3

Add the pineapple chunks (along with their juice), red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and onion on top of the chicken.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, whisk together brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar until thoroughly mixed.

Step 5

Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables in the crockpot.

Step 6

Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-5 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

Step 7

In a small bowl, make a slurry by mixing the cornstarch and water until smooth.

Step 8

Fifteen minutes before the end of the cooking time, stir the cornstarch slurry into the crockpot to thicken the sauce.

Step 9

Replace the lid and allow the sauce to thicken as the dish finishes cooking.

Step 10

Serve the sweet and sour chicken hot over cooked rice, garnished with additional pineapple chunks or chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2766.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3000.4

Total Fat 28.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 578.3mg	0%
Sodium 4304.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 425.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.8g	0%
Total Sugars 159.2g
Protein 243.8g	0%

Vitamin D 6.8IU	0%
Calcium 355.8mg	0%
Iron 11.8mg	0%
Potassium 3612.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 8.7%

Protein: 33.3%

Carbs: 58.0%