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This Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken is the ultimate dump-and-go dinner! Dice chicken, colorful bell peppers, and pineapple simmer in a tangy-sweet sauce that thickens into takeout-style perfection while you go about your day.
If you have made our Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken then you are going to the flavor of this Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken. This classic recipe requires minimal prep, simple pantry staples, and has kid-approved flavor!
Skip the Chinese takeout tonight and make this slow cooker recipe. With its irresistible tangy glaze and tender chicken, the whole family will love these Asian flavors. Make sure to check out these Asian Slow Cooker Recipes.
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Why You’ll Love Crockpot Sweet and Sour Chicken!
Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken is my kind of set-and-forget meal that makes dinnertime a breeze with almost zero effort! It is so easy that all you do is toss pantry staples and bite-size chicken and veggies into the crockpot before work, and come home to dinner done!
Colorful bell peppers and pineapple simmer right alongside the meat, so you get a built-in veggie boost and bright pop of tropical flavor without dirtying a second pan.
Budget-friendly, freezer-friendly, and totally hands-off, this recipe proves your slow cooker can deliver fresh, vibrant flavors that is kid approved!
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts – Cut into bite size, uniform pieces
- Onion – Peeled and cut into large pieces
- Ketchup – Try our Easy Homemade Ketchup Recipe
- Soy Sauce – If you are out, see Best Soy Sauce Substitute
- Cloves Garlic, Minced – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves
- Ground Ginger – See The Best Ginger Substitutes if you are out
- Honey – Substitute with brown sugar
- White Wine Vinegar – If you are out, Best White Wine Vinegar Substitutes
- Cornstarch and Cold Water – Helps to thicken the sauce
- Vegetables – Red Bell Pepper, Green Bell Pepper, Yellow Bell Pepper
- Pineapple Chunks – with the Pineapple Juice
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How to Make Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken
Step 1 – Place the chicken, onion, ketchup, soy sauce, garlic, ground ginger, honey, white wine vinegar and the juice from the can of pineapple into a crock pot. Cover and cook on low or high until the chicken is cooked.
Step 2 – In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornstarch or cold water until the cornstarch is dissolved.
Step 3 – Pour this mixture, peppers and pineapple into the crock pot.
Step 4 – Cover and cook on high for 30-40 minutes until the peppers are tender. Serve warm as is or over rice with green onions and enjoy!
Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds Chicken Breasts cut into bite size pieces
- 1 Onion peeled and cut into large pieces
- ½ cup Ketchup
- 3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 2 cloves Garlic minced (or 2 teaspoons minced garlic)
- ½ teaspoon Ground Ginger
- ½ cup Honey
- ½ cup White Wine Vinegar
- 3 Tablespoons Cornstarch
- ¼ cup Cold Water
- 1 Red Bell Pepper cut into large pieces
- 1 Green Bell Pepper cut into large pieces
- 1 Yellow Bell Pepper cut into large pieces
- 15 oz. Pineapple in Chunks in juice
Instructions
- Place the chicken, onion, ketchup, soy sauce, garlic, ground ginger, honey, white wine vinegar and the juice from the can of pineapple into a crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3 hours until the chicken is cooked through.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch or cold water until the cornstarch is dissolved.
- Stir this mixture, peppers and pineapple into the crock pot.
- Cover and cook on high for 30-40 minutes until the peppers are tender.
- Serve warm as is or over rice and enjoy!
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Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Pro Tips
- Chicken – I use chicken breasts for this recipe, but you can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs if you prefer.
- Adding Peppers and Pineapple Chunks – I add the peppers and pineapple into the crock pot as I prefer them to still be firm and crunchy. If you like softer peppers, you can add them at the beginning of the cooking time with the chicken.
- Meal Prep Bowls – If you are looking for a delicious and healthy lunch to meal prep for the week make crock pot sweet and sour chicken. Place Microwave Brown Rice, Easy Zucchini Noodles Recipe or Instant pot White Rice Recipe in a container with spoonful of the sweet and sour sauce with chicken and veggies.
Variations Ideas
- Spicy – Add 1–2 Tbsp sriracha or crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Meatballs – Swap chicken for 2 lbs frozen meatballs then cook 4 hrs on low for a delicious variations. You may like out Crockpot Sweet and Sour Meatballs.
- Vegetables – Swap the veggies to what you prefer. Chopped broccoli, snap peas or carrots are a great addition or variations.
Frequently Asked Questions
After adding the cornstarch slurry make sure to allow it to cook in the slow cooker on high for about 30 minutes. This will allow the sauce to thicken. If it is still to thin, you may need to add 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixture.
Store the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through.
Yes, once the mixture has cooled, place in a freezer safe container to freeze for up to 3 months. We recommend freezing in individual servings to quickly reheat.
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My entire family loved this recipe! It was so easy adding all the ingredients to the slow cooker and dinner was done. Thanks for an easy recipe