This slow cooker 3-ingredient BBQ pineapple chicken is one of those hands-off dinners that makes the whole house smell so good your neighbors start asking questions. It leans into classic Midwestern barbecue comfort but with a sunny, tropical twist from canned pineapple.
Everything tucks neatly into individual foil packets, then simmers away in the slow cooker all day. The result is tender, saucy chicken with sweet-tangy pineapple that tastes like it took all afternoon to fuss over—when in reality, you only opened three packages.
Serve these BBQ pineapple chicken packets straight from the slow cooker: place each foil packet on a plate and carefully open it so the steam escapes away from you. Spoon the saucy chicken and pineapple over steamed white or brown rice, coconut rice, or buttered mashed potatoes to catch all the juices.
Add something crisp and fresh on the side, like a simple green salad, coleslaw, or sliced cucumbers with lime and salt. If you’d like a more casual feel, shred the chicken and pile it—pineapple and all—on toasted buns or inside warm tortillas, then top with extra BBQ sauce and a squeeze of lime.
Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient BBQ Pineapple Chicken Packets
Servings: 4
Prepare the slow cooker and foil: Tear off 4 large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil, each about 12–14 inches long. Lightly crimp up the edges of each sheet to form shallow “boats” so juices don’t run out. Arrange the foil sheets, overlapping slightly, inside the bowl of a 5- to 7-quart slow cooker so they form 4 separate packet areas that fit snugly but still allow the lid to close fully.
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