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slow cooker pineapple chicken
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Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken {GF, DF}
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs 30 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 40 mins
 

Only six key ingredients and a handful of spices required for this one pot low fuss slow cooker pineapple chicken. The perfect balance of sweet and spicy all at once with tender shredded chicken and hearty black beans. Gluten Free and Dairy Free too.

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: gluten free, Healthy, Mexican
Servings: 5
Calories: 405 kcal
Author: Vicky Berman
Ingredients
  • 3 chicken breasts 2-3 pounds
  • 3 cups diced pineapple fresh
  • 1 15 ounce can black beans
  • 1 15 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 4 ounce can diced green chilis
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 3 tablespoon honey
  • 1 cup rice cooked according to package directions (for serving)
  • lime juice lime zest, hot sauce for garnish
Instructions
  1. To a slow cooker add chicken, pineapple, black beans, diced tomatoes, salt, paprika, green chilis, garlic powder, onion powder, chipotle powder, and honey.
  2. Cover with lid, set of high for 4 hours.
  3. Remove chicken, shred with two forks, place back into the slow cooker and cook for additional 30 minutes.
  4. Serve over rice with lime zest, juice and additional hot sauce (optional)
Recipe Notes

Recipe Adapted from Carlsbad Cravings

Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken {GF, DF}
Amount Per Serving
Calories 405 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Cholesterol 43mg14%
Sodium 1042mg45%
Potassium 886mg25%
Carbohydrates 73g24%
Fiber 9g38%
Sugar 22g24%
Protein 24g48%
Vitamin A 675IU14%
Vitamin C 59mg72%
Calcium 90mg9%
Iron 3.7mg21%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.