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Slow Cooker Pineapple Salsa Chicken

Published: Apr 13, 2015 · Modified: Dec 28, 2019 by Anna 6 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

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 Slow Cooker Pineapple Salsa Chicken - a five ingredient slow cooker dish that's gluten-free and kid-approved! 

Pineapple Salsa Chicken

I have a very busy week ahead. Actually, it won't end until next Tuesday so it's even more than a week. I have a to-do list so long, it would make your head spin. One thing that I don't want to stress me out - is dinner time. It's tricky enough to make a kid-friendly meal that's also gluten-free (oh boy! do I have a story about that! Soon! I promise!) and still satisfying.

Slow cooker to the rescue.

I love when I can throw five ingredients into a slow cooker, let it cook away and know that I will have a fantastic dinner on the table with no stress and minimal prep. Win win!

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Do you remember the Sweet Garlic Chicken I shared recently? Crazy good stuff! I took the recipe and made just a couple of changes and this Pineapple Salsa Chicken was born. It's sweet, it's a little bit spicy and all around comforting. Saucy chicken that you can serve over rice (or quinoa!) made all in a slow cooker. It's definitely one of those dinner recipes that you will keep and make often.

It's kid approved (since they love the pineapple surprise) and gluten-free (I used gluten-free salsa that I was happy to find in our local Aldi store!).

Enjoy!

Slow Cooker Chicken on a plate.

Slow Cooker Pineapple Salsa Chicken

Author: Anna
Slow Cooker Pineapple Salsa Chicken - a five ingredient slow cooker dish that's gluten-free and kid-approved!
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 4 hours hrs
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 people
Calories 247 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple with juice not syrup (see note)
  • ½ cup crushed tomatoes
  • ½ cup salsa
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch optional - see note
  • ¼ cup water

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken thighs in a slow cooker.
  • In a mixing bowl, mix together pineapple with juice, crushed tomatoes, salsa and soy sauce.
  • Pour the mixture over the chicken.
  • Cook on low setting for 6 hours or on high setting for 4 hours.
  • When done, pull the chicken into smaller pieces (according to your liking) or serve a whole thigh per person.
  • Serve over rice or quinoa.

Notes

I used pineapple chunks in juice so you can get a nice chunk of the fruit. You can use crushed pineapple or pineapple bites. For a thicker option: mix cornstarch with cold water and add to the slow cooker after the chicken is done. Stir in. The mixture will thicken instantly.

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 539mg | Potassium: 633mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 320IU | Vitamin C: 16.7mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1.9mg
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  1. Rachel Cooks says

    April 15, 2015 at 8:17 pm

    5 stars
    You had me at five ingredients -- this looks amazing!

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  2. Chrisy says

    April 15, 2015 at 4:24 pm

    5 stars
    All I can imagine is how good my house is going to smell while this cooks! I love the flavor combos - and I happen to have all the ingredients 😀 Will give it a shot tomorrow!

    Reply
  3. Kacey says

    April 15, 2015 at 9:53 am

    5 stars
    Slow cookers are so handy! I seriously love how simple this recipe is. I have everything on hand but the chicken, however, I need to shop today so this recipe may be in my books very soon!

    Reply
  4. heather says

    April 15, 2015 at 9:36 am

    5 stars
    I made the sweet garlic chicken literally the day you posted the recipe, and it was such a hit - my kids went back for thirds - SO I cannot wait to try this one!!

    Reply
  5. Ashley says

    April 14, 2015 at 2:44 pm

    Love throw it in and forget it recipes! Especially gluten-free ones, now that my brother-in-law was diagnose with Celiac disease. Definitely saving this one for later!

    Reply
  6. Kate says

    April 13, 2015 at 1:19 pm

    Our schedules sound very similar! :-/ Thank God for slow cookers!! hehe I'm adding this to my repertoire. Anything pineapple-chicken is bound to be my new favorite!

    Reply

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