By Becky Hardin
Updated Jan 27, 2026
I love that with this Crockpot Sweet and Sour Chicken, I can just toss all the ingredients into the slow cooker, set it, and forget it for a few hours. Then I get to sit down to tender, sticky, perfectly glazed chicken without any fuss. And since it only takes four ingredients, I always have this recipe ready to pull out on those crazy busy weekdays.
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“Another awesome recipe! Stuck to the exact instructions and came out perfect! You get the satisfaction without all the guilt! So easy, there’s no reason to order takeout.” -Rachel
Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken
This Crockpot Sweet and Sour Chicken has to be one of the easiest meals I make in the crockpot. Big on flavor from just 4 simple ingredients, it doesn’t get any better than this. I love this version because it’s way faster and easier than traditional sweet and sour chicken , but I still get tender, perfectly juicy chicken in that tangy, sweet sauce I crave—without all the hands-on time. It’s my homemade take on my favorite take out, and honestly, it tastes just as delicious.
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- ▢ 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed
- ▢ salt and pepper to taste
- ▢ 1 cup orange marmalade
- ▢ ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- ▢ ½ cup crushed pineapple drained
- ▢ white rice for serving
Instructions
- Spray your Crockpot with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place the cubed chicken in the bottom of the Crockpot. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, salt and pepper to taste
- Pour in the orange marmalade, sweet chili sauce, and crushed pineapple. Toss to combine. 1 cup orange marmalade, ½ cup sweet chili sauce, ½ cup crushed pineapple
- Cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, stirring occasionally.
- 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 it cook until it reduces by half and has a syrupy consistency. Return caramelized sauce to the slow cooker and stir to coat chicken.*
- Serve over white rice if desired. Enjoy! white rice
Equipment
- 6 Qt. Crockpot Cook & Carry Slow Cooker
Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Crockpot Sweet and Sour Chicken Step by Step
Prepare the crockpot: Spray your Crockpot with nonstick cooking spray.
Add the ingredients to the crockpot: Place 4 cubed boneless chicken breasts in the bottom of the Crockpot and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Pour in 1 cup orange marmalade, ½ cup sweet chili sauce, and ½ cup crushed pineapple. Toss to combine the ingredients.
Cook on low for 4-5 hours or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F, stirring occasionally.
Thicken the sauce (Optional) : Once the chicken is cooked, use a soup ladle to remove 2 cups of the sauce and place it in a small saucepan. Cook it over medium-high heat until boiling, reduce to a simmer, and let it cook until it reduces by half and has a syrupy consistency. Return the caramelized sauce to the slow cooker and stir to coat the chicken.
Serve: Serve over white rice if desired. Enjoy!
How 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.
Serving Suggestions
Fluffy white rice is my go-to for this dish, but you can obviously opt for brown rice; I find the sauce works great on either. Sometimes, I’ll prepare vegetable fried rice as a side so that I can get some vegetables on our plate. Or, for a lower-carb option, I’ll make cauliflower rice . For the complete homemade take-out meal, I’ll make egg rolls or egg drop soup .
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Crockpot Sweet and Sour Chicken
Equipment
- 6 Qt. Crockpot Cook & Carry Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- ½ cup crushed pineapple drained
- white rice for serving
Instructions
- Spray your Crockpot with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place the cubed chicken in the bottom of the Crockpot. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, salt and pepper to taste
- Pour in the orange marmalade, sweet chili sauce, and crushed pineapple. Toss to combine. 1 cup orange marmalade, ½ cup sweet chili sauce, ½ cup crushed pineapple
- Cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, stirring occasionally.
- 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 it cook until it reduces by half and has a syrupy consistency. Return caramelized sauce to the slow cooker and stir to coat chicken.*
- Serve over white rice if desired. Enjoy! white rice
Notes
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
