Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken

This is a healthier and hearty version of this dish. It cooks all day for you and is great on those busy nights.

• Ready In: 7 hrs 12 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 (16 ounce) can  pineapple chunks in syrup, drained and liquid reserved
• 1 (14 ounce) can  low-sodium low-fat chicken broth
• 1⁄4 cup vinegar
• 3  tablespoons brown sugar or 1 1⁄2 tablespoons  Splenda brown sugar blend
• 1  teaspoon  minced garlic
• 2  teaspoons reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1  large red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch chunks
• 1  medium onion, cut into 1 inch chunks
• 3  tablespoons cornstarch
• 1⁄4 cup cold water

Directions

1. Spray inside of slow cooker with cooking spray.
2. Place chicken breasts in slow cooker. combine pineapple syrup, broth, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, and soy sauce in small saucepan.
3. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until sugar dissolves.
4. Pour mixture over chicken.
5. Cover and cook on high heat for 1 hour.
6. Add pineapple chunks, onion, bell pepper; cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
7. Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl and mix until smooth.
8. Add mixture to slow cooker and stir to mix. Cover and cook on LOW for 30 minutes.