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Easy Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe (BEST!)

June 17, 2015 By Heidi 20 Comments

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This 5 ingredient Easy Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe serves up big flavors with hardly any prep!

Then, do yourself and the whole family a huge favor… and also try this scrumptious Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Pork!

Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe

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Easy Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe

Craving sweet & sour tonight?  Or is your chicken in need of a tasty makeover?

Spoil your family this week when you make this easy Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe!

Courtney writes: "Love it! One of my new favorites! Hubby loves it, too."

Now have I ever told you how much I love my Crockpot?  It’s true… I’ve got a serious obsession with Easy Slow Cooker Dinners!

And this Crockpot Sweet & Sour Chicken tops the charts!  It’s just a little sweet and just a little sour… and absolutely delicious!

Plus, you won’t believe how easy it is to make!

Seriously, with just 5 ingredients, you know it’s going to be easy.

You’ll even be sneaking more fruit and veggies into your with the pineapple, bell peppers, and onions!

So go grab your Slow Cooker and get ready to create a yummy chicken dinner with a delicious Asian flair!

Let’s skip the takeout and make this easy Crockpot Sweet and Sour Chicken at home tonight!

Here’s what you’ll need to get started…

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Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe Slow Cooker

Sweet and Sour Chicken Ingredients

You’ll need just 5 easy ingredients to make the BEST Sweet and Sour Chicken in your Slow Cooker!

Add the following to your next grocery list, so you have everything on hand to make yours…

  • Chicken Breast
  • Sweet and Sour Sauce
  • Pineapple Chunks
  • Bell Peppers
  • White Onion

You’ll also need a 5 – 6 quart Crock Pot to get the job done.

That’s it.  So simple!

Sweet and Sour Slow Cooker Chicken

How To Make Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken

You’re about to make a glorious chicken dinner with hardly any effort.

Just a few simple steps and your done…

1. Cook your chicken in your crockpot, and then drain and discard the juices.

2. Cube your chicken and chop your pepper and onion, then add back to your crockpot.

3. Pour the sauce over your chicken and veggies, and continue cooking.

4. Once done, serve it up and enjoy every last delightful bite!

That’s it.

Just a few simple steps and you’re done!

Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple

What to Serve with Sweet and Sour Chicken

Wondering what sides to serve with your sweet and sour chicken tonight?

This Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour chicken pairs perfectly with these delicious dinner sides:

  • Brown Rice
  • Chow Mein
  • Cream Cheese Wontons
  • Edamame
  • Egg Rolls with Dipping Sauce
  • Pot Stickers
  • Sweet and Sour Coleslaw
  • White Sticky Rice

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Sweet and Sour Variations

Want even more sweet and sour options?  Go for it!

Enjoy even more amazing sweet and sour happiness when you try some of these tantalizing temptations…

  • Crockpot Sweet and Sour Pork
  • Sweet and Sour Meatballs

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Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken Reviews

What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe…

Gabby writes: “I make this recipe often and my husband and I love it!”

Melissa writes: “This was so good!!!”

Courtney writes: “Love it! One of my new favorites! Hubby loves it, too.”

Shally writes: “It’s a hit with my kiddo”

Amanda writes: “It was such an easy to follow recipe and so delicious. We will make this again.”

Jacqueline writes: “It was easy and tasted amazing.”

Cathy writes: “Great, easy recipe! I have tried other recipes where you make your own sauce but, honestly, this makes it a tiny bit quicker and sometimes that is what you need! Turned out great!”

Marisa writes: “This was so good!  Was very good over rice!”

Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe

Tiffany writes: “Super easy to make. Turned out great!  It was perfect.”

Carissa writes: “This recipe has become a regular item on our dinner menu in our house!! Everyone loves it.  We use a different sweet and sour sauce, but it always turns out so delicious!!

One reader writes: “I added stir fry mixed veggies and pineapples.  Very good, my kids loved it.”

Debbie writes: “I substituted pork loin for chicken. Outstanding!”


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Easy Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe

This 5 ingredient easy Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe serves up big flavors with hardly any prep!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time4 hours hrs
Total Time4 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Servings: 4
Author: The Frugal Girls

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts fresh or thawed
  • 18 oz. Kikkoman Sweet & Sour Sauce (1 1/2 bottles)
  • 20 oz. Dole Pineapple Chunks
  • 2 green Bell Peppers chopped in ½″ – 1″ pieces
  • 1 medium White Onion chopped in ½″ – 1″ pieces

Instructions

  • Pour Pineapple Juice only from can into crockpot, then add chicken. Set drained Pineapple Chunks aside.
  • Cook chicken in crockpot on High for 3 hours or LOW for 6 hours. (covered)
  • After 3 hours on HIGH or 6 hours on LOW, drain juices from crockpot.
  • Remove chicken, and cut into cubes, then transfer chicken back to crockpot.
  • Mix together Sweet & Sour Sauce, drained Pineapple Chunks, Chopped Onions & Chopped Peppers, stir well.
  • Pour mixture over chicken, stir all together in crockpot, and cook on LOW for 1 more hour. (covered)
  • Serve over cooked White Rice and ENJOY!

Notes

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Course: Entree
Cuisine: Asian

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    • Betty says

      August 19, 2020 at 2:46 pm

      My husband and I loved the flavor of this dish and would encourage everyone to try it. This is definitely going into our rotation of meals, I used whole chicken breasts and orange red and green peppers, onions. Next time I’m going to try thighs. Thanks for a great recipe.

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        August 19, 2020 at 6:20 pm

        You’re very welcome, Betty… I’m so glad to hear you and your husband enjoyed this easy dinner! I think the thighs would taste delicious, too! 🙂

        Reply
    • Stacey B says

      March 24, 2020 at 4:42 am

      I am making this today but I wondering why the juice needs to be drained? Will it alter the taste that much?

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        March 24, 2020 at 1:14 pm

        Hi Stacey ~ yes, it really does make a big difference in the flavor of the sauce. Without draining the juices, the sauce will be thiner, runnier, and less flavorful. When you drain the juices you’ll end up with a thick sauce with a more robust flavor. Hope that helps! 🙂

        Reply
    • Whitney says

      June 27, 2019 at 10:44 am

      I have been making this for awhile now and really like this recipe, curious if anyone knows how to convert it to the instant pot?! Thanks

      Reply
    • Patricia Aiello says

      March 13, 2017 at 7:47 am

      I have used so many of these recipies! and My whole family loves them! Thank you!… Seriously!.. BTW most of these are family staples now! <3

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        March 14, 2017 at 9:37 pm

        Aww ~ thank you so much for the sweet comment, Patricia! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the recipes! 🙂

        Reply
    • Jennifer says

      January 27, 2017 at 3:32 pm

      I am in the process of making this recipe now! I will let you know of the results later. But I am curious, do I need to season the chicken or is the sauce enough for taste?

      Reply
    • Bobbie says

      March 5, 2016 at 12:41 pm

      Love this! It was fast and easy. I to cut the chicken before cooking and it turned out perfect.

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        April 21, 2016 at 11:38 am

        So glad you loved it, Bobbie! It’s definitely a family favorite here, too! 😉

        Reply
    • Joy says

      December 28, 2015 at 11:26 pm

      Can the sweet and sour chicken recipe be doubled?

      Reply
      • Bobbie says

        March 5, 2016 at 12:42 pm

        Yes I doubled it and it turned out wonderful

        Reply
        • Joy says

          March 5, 2016 at 1:01 pm

          Thank you! My family loves this recipe . Going to try cutting chicken before cooking also.

          Reply
    • Rochelle says

      October 8, 2015 at 11:11 am

      I am tryin this tonight i have tried several other of ur recipes and they are always a winner with my picky kids!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        October 12, 2015 at 11:06 am

        Aww ~ thanks, Rochelle! So glad your kids are enjoying the recipes, too! 🙂

        Reply
    • Joseph says

      September 23, 2015 at 7:34 am

      Would it be different if I cubed the chicken beforehand, and what would it take to make this a freezer meal?

      Reply
      • Steven says

        January 21, 2016 at 8:50 am

        I would also like to know if the chicken can be cubed at the beginning of cooking everything.

        Reply
        • Tonya says

          February 14, 2016 at 1:02 pm

          I accidentally cut the chicken prior to cooking and it turned out fine. I’m glad I did, too. The chicken was pretty tender and cutting it might have torn it apart (shredding).

          Reply
    • Jean says

      June 17, 2015 at 9:17 am

      Can you please pin this so I can save it.

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        June 17, 2015 at 10:02 am

        Hi Jean ~ here’s a link to the Pin so you can save it on Pinterest. 🙂 ENJOY!!

        https://www.pinterest.com/pin/266275396695425949/

        Reply

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