~Slow Cooker Tropical Chicken~

~ Slow Cooker Tropical Chicken (Pureed Sauce Version) ~

Ingredients:

• 1.5 - 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

• 1 (20-ounce) can pineapple chunks, undrained

• 2 large mangoes, peeled and cut into chunks

• Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Optional Add-ins for more flavor:

• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions:

1. Prepare the fruit: Reserve the juice from the canned pineapple and set it aside. Divide the pineapple chunks and the mango chunks into two equal portions.

2. Make the sauce: In a blender or food processor, combine one-half of the pineapple chunks, one-half of the mango chunks, and the reserved pineapple juice. Blend until smooth.

3. Prepare the slow cooker: Place the chicken at the bottom of a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.

4. Combine ingredients: Pour the pureed fruit mixture over the chicken. Then, add the remaining pineapple and mango chunks (the un-pureed half) the pineapple juice from the can, and the lime juice.

5. Season: Sprinkle the salt, black pepper, and any optional spices you choose over the top.

6. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is very tender.

7. Shred and serve: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, mixing it with the pureed sauce and fruit chunks. Serve over rice or with your favorite sides.