Ingredients

1

can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks in juice

1

cup baby-cut carrots, cut in half

1

medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

3

cloves garlic, finely chopped

1

teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot

2

pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces

1/2

cup reduced-sodium soy sauce

1/2

cup packed brown sugar

1

medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

1

medium green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

1/4

cup cornstarch

1/4

cup water

Hot cooked rice or chow mein noodles, if desired

Preparation

Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Place pineapple chunks in small bowl; cover and refrigerate.

Place carrots, onion, garlic and gingerroot in 4 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker. Top with chicken. Mix soy sauce, brown sugar and reserved pineapple juice; pour over chicken.

Cover and cook on low heat setting 7 to 9 hours or until juice of chicken is no longer pink.

During last 30 minutes, add pineapple and bell peppers. Increase to high heat setting. Mix cornstarch and water; stir into chicken mixture during last 10 minutes of cooking. Serve with rice.