Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken

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It’s time to dust off the crockpot because this Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe is one of the bests! It’s the perfect way to cook up chicken breast and veggies to create a sweet and savory meal. It’s literally the perfect definition of comfort food. 

Be certain to check out my page of BEST SLOW COOKER RECIPES TO TRY for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert ideas.  

 

Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken

I’m a huge fan of using my crockpot quite often. This is because it gives me the freedom to add in the food ingredients and come back within a few hours to a hearty and delicious meal. 

And while I appreciate my Instant Pot and other kitchen appliances, I feel as though my slow cooker is one that will remain at the top of my favorites list. It’s just too easy to use and cooks up the perfect variety of food, no matter what. 

I also love that using a crockpot is a great way to have a one-pot meal that requires minimal cleanup as well. Because no one likes to have to spend hours cleaning up a recipe when their tummy is full and they just want to sit down and relax. 

If you’re ready to find out how to cook up tender and juicy chicken in the crockpot, I think that you’re going to love this simple sweet and sour recipe!

Ingredients needed to make Sweet and Sour Chicken in the Slow Cooker

• 1 ½ lbs boneless chicken breast 
• 2 carrots, chunks 
• 1 red pepper, chunks
• 1 yellow pepper, chunks
• 1 onion, chunks 
• 8 oz pineapple chunks, drained, reserving juice
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch 

Garnish:

• 2 tablespoons green onion, chopped 
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds 

Sauce:

• ¼ cup soy sauce 
• 2 tablespoons honey 
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste 
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 
• 1 tablespoon ginger
• 2 teaspoons chili paste 

 

How to Make Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken 

Place chicken and veggies in the slow cooker 

In a small bowl whisk together sauce ingredients and pour over chicken

Cook on low for 4 hours

 

Remove chicken and cut into chunks or shred 

Whisk ¼ cup pineapple juice (from chunks) with cornstarch and stir into the slow cooker 

 

Cook on high for 30 minutes to thicken the sauce 

Return chicken to slow cooker along with drained pineapple chunks, stir until combined 

Serve over rice if desired, garnish with green onion and sesame seeds 

What pairs well with sweet and sour chicken? 

A lot of people like to eat it just as it is, but you can also cook up rice or noodles and have that as a base as well. Brown rice or white rice will work and you can easily make that on the stovetop or in the microwave while this recipe is cooking in the crockpot. 

Can you freeze sweet and sour chicken?

You can. If you want to make up this batch of chicken and then freeze some for later, just separate it out and store however much you’d like to in the freezer.

When it’s time to eat and enjoy, you can unthaw in the crockpot slowly for a fast meal idea. 

What I love most about crockpot recipes is that you can even make breakfast ones overnight. What an awesome way to wake up to a hot and piping recipe without having to do any work that morning! 

More Slow Cooker Recipes 

Make certain to check out my other slow cooker recipes as well! It’s a great idea to have a few on hand as you’ll find out that cooking in the crockpot is addictive! 

• Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
• Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken With Broccoli
• Rosemary Lemon Chicken Thighs

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