Description
Easy Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a vibrant, one-pan dish that marries tender chicken with sweet pineapple and colorful vegetables. This quick and easy recipe delivers an explosion of flavors, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings. With just five simple steps, you can prepare a delightful meal that pleases everyone at the table. The combination of savory chicken and tropical pineapple creates a satisfying balance that leaves you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup onion, chopped
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) pineapple chunks in juice, drained
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in chopped onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic; sauté for another 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add rice to the skillet, mixing well with chicken and veggies. Pour in reserved pineapple juice and chicken broth.
- Gently fold in pineapple chunks and soy sauce; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (220g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg