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Easy 3-Ingredient Crockpot Pineapple BBQ Chicken Sliders

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A simple and flavorful recipe featuring juicy pineapple and smoky BBQ chicken cooked low and slow in a crockpot, perfect for quick party bites.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds / 680 grams)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) smoky, slightly sweet BBQ sauce (e.g., Sweet Baby Ray’s)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) crushed pineapple, drained
  • Optional: 12 small slider buns (Hawaiian rolls recommended)

Instructions

  1. Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts. Trim any excess fat but keep connective tissue intact.
  2. Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
  3. Pour 1 cup of BBQ sauce evenly over the chicken.
  4. Add 1 cup of drained crushed pineapple on top. Do not stir.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, or on high for 2 to 3 hours if short on time.
  6. Check at 4 hours; chicken should shred easily with a fork.
  7. Shred the chicken directly in the crockpot using two forks or tongs and mix well with sauce and pineapple.
  8. Spoon the pineapple BBQ chicken onto slider buns (about 12 servings) and serve warm.
  9. Optional: add coleslaw or pickles for extra crunch and tang.
  10. If sauce is too watery, remove lid and cook on high for 15-20 minutes to thicken.

Notes

Drain pineapple to avoid watery sauce. Cook on low for best tender texture. If sauce is thin, thicken by cooking uncovered on high or adding cornstarch slurry. Use soft buns like Hawaiian rolls for best slider experience. Can substitute chicken thighs for juicier meat. Gluten-free and vegetarian adaptations available.

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