Slow Cooker Hawaiian BBQ Chicken

My sister got me a Crock Pot for my Birthday and today was its inaugural run (Thanks Becca!). I have been wanting to try this hawaiian bbq chicken recipe and today seemed like a great day. I also got a ravioli attachment for my kitchenaid which I have been using all day so it was nice to know dinner was already cooking with little interaction from me. Though I digress, this meal is great, the chicken becomes shredable and you can eat it on its own, over rice, over pasta, on a roll, etc. I also made a family favorite, warm sweet pineapples in a thickened sauce to go with the chicken.





Slow Cooker Hawaiian BBQ Chicken: serves 4

3 Chicken Breasts (boneless skinless, approx 1.5lbs)
1C Sweet BBQ Sauce (I used Sweet Baby Rays Honey BBQ)
20oz Pineapple Chunks in their own Juice - do not drain



Place all ingredients in a slow cooker and cook for 4-6 hours on low until the chicken can easily be shredded. Remove the chicken, shred, and place in a large bowl, transfer the sauce and pineapples to a blender and carefully blend - be cautious as the liquid will be quite hot. Return the sauce to the pot and add the chicken back, stir, serve and enjoy.

Tip: If you have a stand mixer prepare to have your life changed. I saw this wonderful tip on Pinterest that you can put WHOLE cooked chicken breasts in the machine with the paddle attachment, turning it on low and letting it hit the chicken for 30-40 seconds. It completely and evenly shreds the chicken! Now I know you are thinking "wow Jill really has lost her marbles" because that is what I thought when I read the tip online, however I promise you this works! This just made chicken tacos, pot pie, soups, chicken and dumplings, etc. so much easier - I will never shred with forks again!

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WW: 8 Points Plus / serving