Easy Crockpot Pineapple Chicken

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a serving of white rice topped with a golden chicken thigh, pineapple chunks, chopped red bell pepper and onions

This Easy Crockpot Pineapple Chicken is a family favorite! It’s a cheap, quick and easy dinner that comes together in a few minutes then cooks all day in a slow cooker!

You’ll love this tender chicken in the Hawaiian and Asian inspired flavors of teriyaki sauce and pineapple.

The first time I ever went to Hawaii I expected there to be beautiful pineapple trees every where. I couldn’t wait to feel so tropical and have the air smell as sweet as the sweet and tangy fruit.

They grow on the ground.

I literally had missed the memo for 18 years of my life. I know, I was ridiculous, but now it’s the flavor that’s ridiculous. This is one of our top 5 family favorite recipes for the crockpot!

Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken

  • Packed with flavorful protein
  • Slow cooker does all the work
  • Totally from scratch so you have control of the ingredients
  • Makes great leftovers for lunch the next day
  • Great for meal prep

Ingredients You’ll Need:

  • Chicken Thighs: Provide a tender, juicy protein base that soaks up all the sweet and savory flavors from the sauce.
  • BBQ Rub: Adds depth, smokiness, and seasoning that enhances the chicken’s flavor before it even hits the sauce.
  • Olive Oil: Used to brown the chicken to add more flavor.
  • Teriyaki Sauce: Brings sweet, umami-rich flavor with a glossy texture that ties everything together.
  • Soy Sauce: Balances sweetness with salty, savory depth and enhances the overall flavor of the dish.
  • Garlic: Adds bold aroma and a savory backbone that complements the sweetness of the pineapple.
  • Red Onion: Brings mild sweetness and a little bite for contrast against the rich sauce.
  • Red Bell Pepper: Adds color, crunch, and natural sweetness that brightens up the whole dish.
  • Pineapple Chunks: Deliver that tropical sweetness and tang that makes the sauce irresistible.
  • Green Onion: Finishes the dish with fresh, crisp flavor and a pop of color.
  • Rice: The perfect base to soak up all that sweet and savory sauce — it’s how you turn this dish into a complete, satisfying meal.

How to Make Crockpot Pineapple Chicken

  1. Season and Sear the Chicken: Sprinkle BBQ rub all over both sides of the chicken and then sear it on both sides until golden brown.
  2. Make the Sauce: Add all the sauce ingredients for the sauce to a small bowl and whisk together.
  3. Cook: Add the chicken to the slow cooker and pour the sauce over the top.

25+ of Our Favorite Ground Beef Recipes

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25+ of Our Favorite Ground Beef Recipes

25+ of Our Favorite Ground Beef Recipes

If there’s one thing I know about busy weeknights, it’s that ground beef is always there to save the day. It’s budget-friendly, cooks up quickly, and somehow manages to please every single member of the family (even the picky ones!).

Over the years, we’ve collected so many tried-and-true recipes that start with a pound of ground beef and end with happy, full bellies around the table. From cozy casseroles to quick skillet dinners and a few fun international twists, these are the ground beef recipes we make again and again—and I know you’ll love them too.

Comfort Food Ground Beef Recipes

Ground Beef Casseroles

  1. Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole

One-Dish Cheesy Beef & Rice Bake

Need a comforting dinner? This ground beef & rice casserole brings cheesy, hearty flavor with minimal effort—perfect for busy nights!

  1. Taco Casserole

Easy Taco Bake with Ground Beef

All your taco favorites layered in a casserole! Easy, cheesy, and ready in a flash—taco night made even better.

  1. Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Casserole

Creamy Beef & Potato Gratin

Who doesn’t love potatoes and beef? This casserole is creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor—your ultimate comfort food fix.

  1. Mexican Ground Beef and Rice Casserole

Greek Chicken Recipe (30-Minute)

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Greek Chicken Recipe (30-Minute)

Greek Chicken Recipe (30-Minute)

Our 30-minute one-pan Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice dinner is packed with so much flavor you’ll be shocked by how easy it is! This healthy Mediterranean recipe uses lemon rice, chicken, spinach, grape tomatoes, feta cheese, and classic Greek spices. It’s an easy, one-skillet chicken and rice recipe that is healthy, gluten-free, high-protein, a great source of fiber, and can be easily made dairy-free.

A cast iron pan with cooked Greek rice, tomatoes, herbs, feta, and grilled chicken

My family said that this One Pan Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice is the best chicken and rice recipe they’ve ever had, and we hope you love it too!

Ingredients for Greek Chicken and Rice

Here’s what you’ll need to make this flavorful Greek Chicken and Rice dish. Most of these ingredients are pantry or fridge staples, making it easy to pull together any night of the week.

Greek Chicken Thighs

  • Chicken Thighs: Juicy, flavorful dark meat that stays tender and moist during cooking.
  • Dried Oregano: A staple Mediterranean herb with earthy, slightly peppery notes.
  • Dried Thyme: Adds a warm, woodsy flavor that complements the other herbs.
  • Paprika: Brings a subtle smokiness and beautiful color to the dish.
  • Garlic Powder: A quick way to add mellow, savory garlic flavor throughout.
  • Kosher Salt: Enhances the natural flavors of the chicken and rice.
  • Red Pepper Flakes: Adds a subtle kick of heat to balance the lemon and herbs.

Carrian’s Notes

I love the look and flavor of bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or breasts, but they take much longer to cook. For this recipe, I don’t recommend using them to keep things quick and easy.

Greek Lemon Rice

  • Olive Oil: Used to sauté and add richness to the rice and toppings.
  • Grape Tomatoes: Sweet, juicy bursts of flavor that roast beautifully.
  • Garlic: Freshly min

Korean Ground Beef Noodles [+Video]

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Korean Ground Beef Noodles [+Video]

a photo of saucy ground beef tossed with cookie spaghetti topped with sliced green onions

Want a quick and easy ground beef recipe that’s ready in less than 30 minutes? Korean ground beef noodles are the perfect recipe for when you’ve had a busy day. The flavorful sauce on the almost crisp beef is our new favorite dish!

You all went crazy for our Korean Ground Beef and I just knew you needed an even better version. Asian Noodles with ground beef is a game-changer!!

Have you ever had a take out dish that’s so crazy good you literally cannot stop eating it even though you physically are stuffed? This is that recipe!!

I love mixing it up by throwing in sauteed veggies, fresh edamame or even using only the sauce and skipping the meat entirely. I cannot wait to hear how much you all love this dish too (plus it’s so fun to be learning your names and where you’re from) so leave a comment!!

What Do I Need to Make Korean Ground Beef Noodles?

For being as flavorful as it is, you really don’t need many ingredients. Most of them are pantry staples, so you have no excuse not to make this for dinner asap! Here is everything you’ll need:

  • Spaghetti: Any long, thin pasta will work great like linguine or vermicelli. You could also use angel hair pasta, or rice, ramen, glass, or udon noodles.
    • NOTE: For a low carb option, use zucchini noodles!
  • Canola or Vegetable Oil: Used to help brown and crisp up the beef.
  • Ground Beef: Use 80/20 or 85/15 for the best flavor.
    • NOTE: If you want to lighten this up a little, use ground chicken or lean ground turkey!
  • Garlic: Adds flavor.
  • Soy Sauce: I like to use low sodium soy sauce so that I can control the saltiness more.
  • Orange Juice: Fresh OJ is preferred but you can use store bought if needed. Make sure there’s no added sugar. Adds tanginess and fresh citrus flavor.
  • Brown Sugar: Adds sweetness and rich flavor to the stick sauce.
  • Sweet Chili Sauce: Adds a little more sweetness and a tiny bit of heat.
    • NOTE: If you like a little heat and want even more authentic Korean flavor, replace the sweet chili sauce with gochujang hot pepper paste.
  • Toasted Sesame Oil: Adds that signature Asian flavor.
  • Cornstarch: Helps thicken the sauce.
  • Green Onions: Adds a pop of fresh flavor.

The measurements and details for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

7 Min Crispy Air Fryer Salmon Bites w/ Mango Salsa

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7 Min Crispy Air Fryer Salmon Bites w/ Mango Salsa

a photo of a bowl of seasoned salmon bites on top of rice and topped with strawberry mango avocado salsa

This easy 7 minute Air Fryer Salmon Bites recipe with Strawberry Mango Avocado Salsa are so crispy and so good! Crispy on the outside, tender inside, our salmon bites are an easy recipe, with healthy salmon tossed in a smoky-sweet spice blend with a vibrant mango, strawberry and avocado salsa!

In under 10 minutes you can be eating this air-fryed to crispy perfection salmon recipe, because we all know hangry happens.

Listen, fish isn’t for everyone, previously myself included, but I’m working so hard to change that and it’s slowly becoming one of my favorite proteins! It’s light and flaky, always tender, and cooks SO fast. I thought I had a few good salmon recipes, but this is the best salmon I have literally ever had.

I love that it’s high in protein and when baked in the air fryer it’s texture is heavenly! One of my new FAVORITE recipes for salmon is our smokey salmon bites with a fresh mango salsa! They are perfectly tender and caramelized bite-sized salmon pieces. So GOOD! I could eat these salmon bites every day!

Two Years of Testing…

I’ve been testing our air fryer salmon recipe for over 2 years now and I’ve discovered the absolute best dry rub recipe that takes this salmon from delicious to down right addicting. In fact, it is the best easy summer dinner recipe ever!! Yes, it is possible to make salmon in the air fryer without drying it out and yes, even our kids, the seafood haters love it!

Fresh Strawberry Mango and Avocado salsa

Our fruit salsa takes a regular salmon rice bowl from good to amazing!

This fruit salsa is the kind of sweet topping even picky eaters love!

No oven, no mess, and totally weeknight-friendly! This is a quick, healthy dinner that doesn’t feel like just getting something on the table.

Ingredients for Salmon Bites

All you need are simple pantry staples to make this dry rub for salmon.

In the next section, you can see all the ingredients you will need for the mango salsa– you will want to hit the produce section for those ingredients. Here is everything you will need:

For the Salmon

  • Salmon– Look for skinless salmon filets to save yourself time on skin removal then just cut them into evenly sized, small cubes !
  • Brown Sugar– A hint of sweetness, but it also helps to caramelize into a mouthwatering crust on the salmon.
  • Spices– Smoked Paprika, Chili Powder, Garlic Powder, O
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