Sweet and Sour Crock Pot Chicken
Dive into a symphony of bold flavors with this Sweet and Sour Crock Pot Chicken, a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory notes. This easy slow cooker recipe transforms tender, seared chicken breasts into a mouthwatering masterpiece, simmered alongside vibrant bell peppers, juicy pineapple chunks, and a rich homemade sauce made with ketchup, rice vinegar, and a touch of brown sugar. With minimal prep and hands-off cooking, this dish is a stress-free way to bring takeout-inspired comfort to your dinner table. Serve it over fluffy rice for a satisfying, family-friendly meal everyone will love. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this recipe showcases the magic of slow cooking and creates crowd-pleasing results every time. Keywords: sweet and sour chicken, crock pot chicken, slow cooker dinner, easy chicken recipes, family-friendly meals.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces (boneless, skinless) chicken breast
- 1 cup (drained, reserve juice) pineapple chunks
- 1 medium (diced) green bell pepper
- 1 medium (diced) red bell pepper
- 1 medium (diced) onion
- 2 cloves (minced) garlic
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 0.25 cup rice vinegar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cups (for serving) cooked rice
Directions
Step 1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Sear the chicken breasts on both sides until lightly browned (about 2-3 minutes per side). This step is optional but adds flavor.
Step 3
Add the browned chicken to the crock pot.
Step 4
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, and the juice reserved from the pineapple chunks.
Step 5
Pour the sweet and sour sauce mixture over the chicken in the crock pot.
Step 6
Add the pineapple chunks, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, and minced garlic to the crock pot. Stir gently to combine.
Step 7
Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked (an internal temperature of 165°F).
Step 8
Once cooked, mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Stir this into the crock pot to thicken the sauce. Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes.
Step 9
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more soy sauce or brown sugar if desired.
Step 10
Serve the sweet and sour chicken hot over cooked rice.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2177.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2449.7 |
| Total Fat 46.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 19.3g | |
| Cholesterol 412.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3253.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 346.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 88.7g | |
| Protein 164.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 273.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2808.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories