Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken

INGREDIENTS

• 4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (16 oz.) bottle barbecue sauce
• 1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple
• 3 cloves garlic, smashed
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• White rice, garnish
• Hot sauce, optional

PREPARATION

1. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then season generously with salt and pepper. Place in the bottom of slow cooker.
2. Top chicken with pineapple and red bell pepper, then add crushed garlic. Season generously with salt and pepper.
3. Pour barbecue sauce and hot sauce, if using, over everything, then cover slow cooker and cook on high for 2-3 hours, or on low for 4-6, until cooked through.
4. Once cooked through, remove chicken from slow cooker and serve with rice, garnished with cilantro. Top with remaining sauce and enjoy!