Slow Cooker Sweet And Sour Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips1 tablespoon canola oilSalt and pepper to taste1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained2 medium carrots, sliced2 tablespoons soy sauce4 teaspoons cornstarch1 cup sweet-and-sour sauce1/4 cup water1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger3 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen snow peasHot cooked rice

Preparation

In a large skillet, saute chicken in oil for 4-5 minutes; drain. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the chicken, water chestnuts, carrots, soy sauce and pineapple juice. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours or until chicken juices run clear.

In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, sweet-and-sour sauce, water and ginger until smooth. Stir into the slow cooker. Add onions and reserved pineapple; cover and cook on high for 15 minutes or until thickened. Add peas; cook 5 minutes longer. Serve with rice.