Best 9 Slow Cooker Tropical Chicken Recipes

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When it comes to easy and flavorful meals, slow cooker tropical chicken reigns supreme. This dish combines the vibrant flavors of pineapple, mango, and coconut milk with tender chicken, creating a taste of paradise in your own kitchen. Whether you prefer sweet or savory flavors, there's a recipe out there to suit your palate. With minimal prep and hours of hands-off cooking time, you can have a delicious, island-inspired meal ready to enjoy with minimal effort. So, let's dive into the world of slow cooker tropical chicken and discover the perfect recipe for you. Embark on a culinary journey filled with tropical aromas and flavors, and relish the ease of creating a dish that will transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise.

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SLOW COOKER HAWAIIAN CHICKEN



Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken image

Delicious chicken. Serve over rice. Smells amazing.

Provided by SammiB

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 4h5m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 pounds chicken breast
1 (18 ounce) bottle honey barbecue sauce
1 (15.25 ounce) can sliced pineapple
1 teaspoon soy sauce

Steps:

  • Put chicken breasts into the crock of a slow cooker; top with barbeque sauce, pineapple slices, and soy sauce.
  • Cook on High for 4 to 5 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 78.1 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 727.8 mg, Sugar 23.1 g

SLOW COOKER TROPICAL PULLED CHICKEN



Slow Cooker Tropical Pulled Chicken image

Naturally sweet, tangy and oh-so delicious, Slow Cooker Tropical Pulled Chicken is a breeze to throw together and makes for a healthy dinner everyone will love!

Provided by Robyn Downs

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup reduced sodium (gluten-free tamari*)
1 8-oz can crushed pineapple
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
¼ teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
2 pounds boneless (skinless chicken breasts or thighs)
5-Ingredient Everyday Creamy Cabbage Slaw

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the tamari, crushed pineapple, tomato paste, honey, garlic powder, onion powder, ginger and salt. Scoop ¼ cup of the mixture and set aside.
  • Add the chicken to a 6-qt slow cooker. Add the remaining sauce, turning the chicken to coat.
  • Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6.
  • Uncover and shred the chicken with 2 forks. Add the remaining ¼ cup sauce, stirring to combine. Taste and add additional salt if desired.
  • Serve the chicken warm on buns, in bowls, or in lettuce wraps with Creamy Cabbage Slaw, if desired.

TANGY TROPICAL CHICKEN



Tangy Tropical Chicken image

In this colorful dish, exotic fruits such as mango and pineapple beautifully complement the chicken and lend a pleasant hint of sweetness that's balanced by a bit of soy sauce. -Christina Aho, Naples, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
2 cups chopped peeled mangoes
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons Thai chili sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
Hot cooked rice and thinly sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Top with mangoes, onion, red pepper and garlic. In a small bowl, combine the pineapple juice, orange juice, soy sauce, chili sauce and pepper; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low until chicken is tender, 4-5 hours., Remove chicken mixture to a serving platter; keep warm. Transfer cooking juices to a small saucepan. Bring juices to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve with chicken mixture, rice and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 760mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

SLOW-COOKER HAWAIIAN PINEAPPLE CHICKEN



Slow-Cooker Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken image

This easy-to-make weeknight dinner will whisk you away to the tropics in three simple steps.

Provided by Corey Valley

Categories     Entree

Time 3h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 to 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups honey bbq sauce
1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks, drained and 1/4 cup liquid reserved
1 small red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 cups cooked rice
Chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place chicken thighs in slow cooker.
  • Top with garlic and sauce. Add pineapple chunks and 1/4 cup reserved liquid.
  • Cover; cook on High heat setting 3 hours or on Low heat setting 5 hours. When 30 minutes are left of cook time, add bell peppers. In small bowl, beat cornstarch and 1/4 cup water. Stir into slow cooker. Cover; cook on High heat setting for remaining time.
  • Serve with rice and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

SWEET HAWAIIAN SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Sweet Hawaiian Slow-Cooker Chicken Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by snickadoodle

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds chicken tenderloin chunks
1 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup soy sauce
rice, cooked, for serving

Steps:

  • Mix the chicken, pineapple juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce together in the slow-cooker. Set the crockpot on low and cook for 6 to 8 hours. Serve over cooked rice.

TROPICAL CROCK POT CHICKEN



Tropical Crock Pot Chicken image

Make and share this Tropical Crock Pot Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 8h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2-3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, can use thighs, can use a combo of pieces
20 ounces canned pineapple tidbits, drained
1/2 cup chopped scallion, white and light green parts
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper (optional)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 -2 tablespoon soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon tarragon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
salt, if needed to taste

Steps:

  • Place the chicken pieces on the bottom of your slow cooker.
  • In a bowl, mix together all remaining ingredients.
  • Evenly pour over the chicken.
  • Cover and cook on low for 5-8 hours (depending on the chicken parts used) or cook on high for 3-4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.2, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 121.1, Sodium 446.4, Carbohydrate 14, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 9.6, Protein 41.5

TROPICAL CHICKEN II



Tropical Chicken II image

It's tangy and delicious. It can be for as many people as you want, cut up into strips.

Provided by CUTY

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup lime juice
¾ cup lemon juice
¾ cup orange juice
½ cup pineapple juice
½ cup cherry juice

Steps:

  • Preheat outdoor grill for medium high heat and lightly oil grate; OR preheat oven to Grill/Broil.
  • Place chicken on grill/grate. In a medium bowl mix together the lime juice, lemon juice, orange juice, pineapple juice and cherry juice. Pour mixture over chicken a little bit at a time; turn after 5 to 7 minutes and repeat. Cook until chicken is cooked through (juices run clear), about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 83.2 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

SLOW COOKER HAWAIIAN CHICKEN



Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken image

This comes from my 365 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes, it's very similiar to another one i found here, but there's a few differences

Provided by ShortieNJ

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 5h5m

Yield 4-6 , 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
1 (15 ounce) can pineapple slices (with juice)
1/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ginger (ground)
1/4 cup cornstarch
salt
cooked rice (to serve with)

Steps:

  • place chicken breasts in slow cooker, sprinkle with a little salt.
  • place pineapple slices over chicken.
  • combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, lemon juice, ginger, and cornstarch, stir until cornstarch mixes with liquids, pour over chicken.
  • cover, cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2 1/2-3 hours.

SLOW COOKER HAWAIIAN CHICKEN SANDWICHES



Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken Sandwiches image

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup bbq sauce
1/2 cup Teriyaki sauce
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups shredded cabbage
6 hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Spray your slow cooker with non stick cooking spray.
  • Place your chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  • In a bowl, combine your Worcestershire sauce, bbq sauce, teriyaki sauce, lemon juice, garlic salt and minced garlic, until well combined.
  • Pour the mixture over your chicken breasts.
  • Cook on low for 6 hours.
  • After 6 hours, shred your chicken, and place back in the slow cooker to keep warm while you prepare your Cole slaw.
  • To make Cole slaw, combine your mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, mustard, and pepper, in a large bowl.
  • Add your shredded cabbage.
  • Place a scoop of the chicken on your bun and top with a scoop of Cole slaw.
  • Top with extra barbecue sauce or teriyaki sauce if desired, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 3034 kcal, Fat 185 g, SaturatedFat 30 g, Cholesterol 437 mg, Sodium 8759 mg, Carbohydrate 198 g, Sugar 110 g, Protein 137 mg

Tips:

  • Use fresh, boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for the best results.
  • If you don't have a slow cooker, you can make this recipe in a Dutch oven over low heat.
  • Add a variety of vegetables to the slow cooker along with the chicken, such as carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, or green beans.
  • For a sweeter sauce, add 1/4 cup of brown sugar or honey to the slow cooker.
  • Serve the chicken and sauce over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker tropical chicken recipe is an easy and delicious way to make a flavorful and healthy meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or a casual weekend gathering. The chicken is cooked to perfection in a sweet and tangy sauce, and the vegetables are tender and flavorful. Serve this dish over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal that everyone will enjoy.

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