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Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken


Cost/Serving: $0.91
Yield: [6 servings] / Serving Size = 1/2 chicken breast and 2/3 cup sauce
Ingredients:
3-4 skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
1 (20-ounce) can of pineapple in juice (tidbits, chunks, or rings)
1 medium onion
2 Tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 Tablespoons cornstarch

Directions:
1. Chop onion and place in slow cooker.
2. Place chicken breasts on top of onion.
3. Pour the can of pineapple (juice and all) over the chicken.
4. Add the soy sauce, chicken broth, and cornstarch.
5. Cover and cook on high in the slow cooker for 4-5 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.

Note: Serve over brown rice and with a steamed vegetable.

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