4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Poor Man’s Friendship Day Banquet
This 4-ingredient slow cooker chicken is the kind of low-effort dinner that saves the day when work runs late and you still want something warm and inviting on the table. The sweet bright yellow fruit chunks paired with tender chicken create that classic sweet-and-savory combination people always go back for, and it feels especially fitting for a casual Friendship Day meal where easy sharing and comforting flavors matter most.
Serve this over fluffy white rice, brown rice, or buttery egg noodles to soak up the sweet cooking juices. It also pairs well with steamed green beans, roasted broccoli, a simple garden salad, or soft dinner rolls, especially if you want to round it out into a more generous buffet-style spread for friends and family.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast or chicken tenderloins
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks in 100% juice, drained (reserve ¼ cup juice)
- 1 cup sugar-free BBQ sauce
- 1 packet reduced-sodium onion soup mix
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker.
- Add the drained pineapple chunks.
- In a small bowl, mix the sugar-free BBQ sauce, ¼ cup reserved pineapple juice, and onion soup mix.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on Low for 5–6 hours or High for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Shred the chicken with two forks or serve whole with the pineapple and sauce spooned over the top.
Serving Suggestions
- Steamed broccoli
- Green beans
- Cauliflower rice
- A fresh garden salad
Makes: 8 servings
Weight Watchers Points: ≈2 Points per serving (may vary slightly depending on the brand of sugar-free BBQ sauce used).
