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.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:260 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized chunks and season with salt and pepper.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Once the sauce has thickened, give everything a good stir. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

Step 8

Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles, garnished with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2111.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2264.8

Total Fat 47.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.4g
Cholesterol 771.1mg	0%
Sodium 3526.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 157.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.4g	0%
Total Sugars 104.6g
Protein 292.4g	0%

Vitamin D 45.4IU	0%
Calcium 267.2mg	0%
Iron 11.8mg	0%
Potassium 3909.0mg	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: 19.2%

Protein: 52.5%

Carbs: 28.3%