Weight Watchers Sweet & Sour Chicken – Slow Cooker is a set-it-and-forget-it dinner. It uses simple ingredients you probably already have.
You’ll need chicken breast, a jar of sweet and sour sauce, pineapple chunks with a splash of the juice, brown sugar, frozen stir-fry vegetables, and a couple of pantry spices. Toss everything in and let it go. The result? A tangy, lightly sweet chicken dish with fruit and veggies.
It works great over rice or cauliflower rice.
It’s family-friendly and reheats well for lunch.
Honestly, it just makes weeknights feel a little more organized. Maybe keep this one in your rotation for calm, consistent dinners that don’t take much effort.
Weight Watchers Points
3 Points (2022/2023 Plan)
MyWW Points: 2 Blue Plan and 7 Green Plan
Why You’ll Love This Weight Watchers Sweet & Sour Chicken – Slow Cooker
Set it and forget it
Hands-off cooking makes this a reliable weeknight option while you handle everything else.
Balanced sweet and tangy
Pineapple and sauce give a mild sweetness with a clean tang that pairs well with rice or veggies.
Lean protein
Chicken breast keeps it light while still filling, aligning with healthy chicken recipes.
Veggie-forward
Frozen stir-fry vegetables add color and texture without extra prep.
Meal-prep friendly
Leftovers hold well and reheat evenly for easy lunches.
Tips and Tricks
Cut Size
Keep chicken pieces uniform, about 1-inch, so they cook at the same rate and stay tender.
Veg Timing
Add frozen vegetables at the end to keep them crisp-tender instead of soft.
Extra Sauce
If serving over rice, stir in 2 to 4 tablespoons additional pineapple juice or water at the end for more sauce.
Thicken Sauce
For a thicker finish, stir 1 teaspoon cornstarch into 1 tablespoon cold water and mix into the hot sauce during the last 10 minutes.
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Ingredient Substitutions
Chicken
Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for a slightly richer result; trim excess fat.
Sweet and Sour Sauce
Swap half with low-sugar ketchup and a splash of rice vinegar for a lighter tang.
Pineapple
Use fresh pineapple chunks and add ¼ cup 100% pineapple juice from a bottle.
Brown Sugar
Replace with honey or agave; start with 2 teaspoons and adjust to taste.
Vegetables
Use any frozen stir-fry blend or a mix of frozen bell peppers, broccoli, and snap peas.
Seasoning
Add ½ tsp grated fresh ginger or a dash of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
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Weight Watchers Sweet & Sour Chicken – Slow Cooker
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless, chicken breast
- 5 ozs sweet & sour sauce
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- 8 ozs pineapple chunks in juice drained (reserve 1/4 cup juice)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 16 ozs frozen stir-fry vegetables
Instructions
- Spray slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Cut chicken into bite sized pieces.
- In the slow cooker, add the chicken, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- Stir in pineapple, brown sugar, sweet and sour sauce, and 1/4 cup of reserved pineapple juice.
- Cover. Cook on low setting for approx 6 to 7 hours.
- In the last 30 minutes, turn slow cooker to high setting and add frozen vegetables.
Notes
Ingredient Substitutions
Chicken – Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for a slightly richer result; trim excess fat. Sweet and Sour Sauce – Swap half with low-sugar ketchup and a splash of rice vinegar for a lighter tang. Pineapple – Use fresh pineapple chunks and add ¼ cup 100% pineapple juice from a bottle. Brown Sugar – Replace with honey or agave; start with 2 teaspoons and adjust to taste. Vegetables – Use any frozen stir-fry blend or a mix of frozen bell peppers, broccoli, and snap peas. Seasoning – Add ½ tsp grated fresh ginger or a dash of red pepper flakes for a little heat. How to Store and Reheat- Store: Cool completely, then refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freeze: Portion into freezer-safe containers for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
- Reheat: Warm on the stovetop over medium-low heat or in the microwave in short intervals, stirring between bursts. Add a spoon of water or pineapple juice to loosen the sauce if needed.
Nutrition
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Tastes great! I’m curious where you get the MyWW Blue Plan point count – I’m in the blue plan and when I added this using the nutrition info you posted with the recipe, it says 6 pts. per serving. Either way, well worth it, and I will make it again!