Dump crushed pineapple over chicken breasts, along with 1 secret sweet ingredient, into slow cooker for a fruity dinner that I crave this week after w

For picky eaters, keep the sauce mild and serve the chicken sliced over plain rice, letting each person add as much pineapple topping as they like. If your family prefers a little savory balance, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons of soy sauce or a pinch of garlic powder with the brown sugar before adding the pineapple.

To make it slightly tangier, add a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice at the end of cooking. You can also swap the chicken breasts for boneless, skinless chicken thighs if your crew likes juicier meat; just keep an eye on the cook time, as thighs can be done a bit sooner.

For a more complete one-pot meal, scatter baby carrots or thinly sliced bell peppers around the chicken before dumping the crushed pineapple over the top. If you’re cooking for a crowd, this recipe doubles easily—just use a larger slow cooker and add a little extra time.

Leftovers reheat well and can be tucked into soft rolls for sweet pineapple chicken sandwiches, which my kids love in their lunchboxes.