Description
Crockpot Hawaiian haystacks are a tropical delight that brings together tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and vibrant veggies in a creamy coconut sauce. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, allowing you to customize each serving with your favorite toppings. With minimal prep and the slow cooker doing the work, your family will savor every bite of this flavorful experience—making it feel like a mini vacation right at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- Toppings: green onions, shredded cheese, chow mein noodles (as desired)
Instructions
- Dice the onion and green bell pepper; drain canned pineapple if using.
- Layer chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker. Top with diced onion and bell pepper.
- Add pineapple chunks and pour coconut milk over the mixture.
- Drizzle with soy sauce to blend flavors.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until chicken is tender and easily shreddable.
- Serve over prepared rice and top with your choice of toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg