A healthy Crock-Pot Sweet and Sour chicken recipe that you can throw into your slow cooker, not worry about for a few hours, then come back to a delicious meal of succulent, sticky glazed chicken. Plus you only need 4 ingredients!
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Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken
This Crock-Pot Sweet and Sour Chicken is so easy and BIG on flavor! The Crock-Pot makes it juicy and moist, serve over fluffy white rice for a dinner recipe that’ll rival your favorite take away.
Why this is so good
- Only 4 key ingredients!
- Perfectly succulent chicken every time.
- An addictive sweet and sour sauce.
- A healthier version of the classic take out, and just as delicious.
- Using a Crock-Pot means you can set it and forget it! More time with family.
Ingredients
- Chicken – go for organic/free range. Skinless and boneless.
- Jarred Sauces – orange marmalade and sweet chili sauce.
- Pineapple – canned and crushed.
How to make this Crock-Pot Sweet and Sour Chicken
You can jump to the recipe card for full ingredients & instructions!
Place seasoned, cubed chicken in the Crock-Pot, then cover with the sauces. Toss and cook for 4 hours on high or 6 hours on high. Stir occasionally.
Serve over white rice.
Enjoy!
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4 Ingredient Crock-Pot Recipe
This simple Sweet & Sour Chicken only has 4 Ingredients. You heard that right!! It’s so simple but still bursting with flavor.
I’d like to challenge you to make your own 4 Ingredient Crock-Pot recipes!! At a time when so many are at home, it’s fun to experiment with cooking. I’m trying to come up with easy, pantry staple recipes to make the entire family smile. Join me!
Comment below with your 4 Ingredient Crock-Pot recipes! I can’t wait to see!
What to serve with Sweet and Sour Chicken
Fluffy white rice is the go to for this dish, but you can obviously opt for brown rice, the sauce works great on either. And of course there are noodles, simple and filling.
If rice or noodles are not your thing, you can go with some stir fried veggies or quickly steamed vegetables. Honestly, the sauce will work wonders with any side!
Better than take out
Slow cooking the chicken allows it to absorb the full flavors of the sauce. It also takes away any guesswork as to whether the chicken is fully cooked.
This Crock-Pot Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe is far superior to just ordering take out. In addition, it’s less expensive, healthier, super simple to make (just cook and cover!), it really tastes better than anything you could order on any apps!
Storing Leftovers
To Store, place cooked and cooled leftovers in an airtight storage container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
If you want to make ahead and freeze, this a great recipe, or if you have any leftovers, store in an airtight freezer-safe storage container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Tips!
- For a faster cook, cut the chicken into bite sized pieces, if you want a longer cook, leave the chicken breasts whole.
- Season the chicken to taste.
- Serve with white rice, noodles or veggies.
- Make sure to stir occasionally.
Check out these other delicious Crock-Pot recipes
- Crock-Pot Smothered Pork Chops
- Crock-Pot Beef Tacos
- Crock-Pot Queso Cheese Dip
- Easy Crock-Pot Ribs
- Crock-Pot Salsa Chicken
And if you prefer pork, try our easy Sweet and Sour Pork recipe!
Have you tried this Crock-Pot Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe? Feel free to leave a star rating and I’d love to hear from you in the comments below! Be sure to tell me what 4 Ingredient Recipes you love to make in your Crock-Pot!
Crock-Pot Sweet and Sour Chicken (4 Ingredients)
Ingredients
- 6 Qt. Crock-Pot Cook & Carry Slow Cooker
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple drained
- white rice for serving
Instructions
- Spray your Crock-Pot with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place the cubed chicken in the bottom of the Crock-Pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour in the orange marmalade, sweet chili sauce, and crushed pineapple. Toss to combine.
- Cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F, stirring occasionally.
- OPTIONAL: Once the chicken is cooked, use a soup ladle to remove 2 cups of the sauce. Place in a small sauce pan and cook over medium high heat until boiling. Reduce to a simmer and let cook until it reduces by half and has a syrupy consistency. Return caramelized sauce to slow cooker and stir to coat chicken. (SEE NOTE)
- Serve over white rice if desired. Enjoy!
Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Did you make this? Leave a comment!
I think browning the chicken first, and then place in the crockpot would make a more visual appeal to the dish and taste better.
Great idea!!
I love Sweet Chili sauce but the Orange Marmalade was over powering…I even added extra chili sauce but did not help. I still ate it and thought it was ok…my daughter did not like it at all. So not a keeper! Oh, I also added half a sweet bell pepper.
I’m so sorry you guys didn’t enjoy this one!
it seems to help to add a little soy sauce to cut the sweetness
This recipe calls for 4 hours on HIGH or 6 hours on HIGH. Just to let You know.
Cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F! I hope that helps!
I have a question about this recipe. You don’t say what to do with the pineapple chunks. I assume you through them in the crock pot at the beginning with the sauce?
You add it in step 3, sorry for the confusion!!
Do you have recipes for one person. As I am a solo.
I unfortunately do not have any recipes for one, but you can always cut down the ingredients or a lot of them are great as leftovers!
When do you add the pineapple 🍍?
Step 3 :)
When do you add the crushed pineapple? Could you use the tidbits instead? Thank you!
Yes! And you add them in step 3!
I’m just starting. I have not made a recipe yet. Just checking them out and salivating. Right now I’m busy planting plants and putting yard in order. Once done, I will start cooking. I have several young at heart widows (like me) in my neighborhood that I would like to give them a dinner from time-2-time. Hopefully once a week.
How sweet! I hope you enjoy my recipes!
Hi Becky! …does the crushed pineapple get added to the crock pot at the same time as the orange marmalade and sweet?
Yes! Sorry for the confusion!
What do you do with the pineapple?
Add in step 3 :)