Pineapple Chicken and Rice
A delightful blend of sweet pineapple and savory chicken, this one-pan meal is comforting and perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup rice
- 1 can pineapple chunks (with juice)
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onions and garlic, sautéing until translucent.
- Add the chicken cubes and cook until browned.
- Stir in the diced bell pepper and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add the rice, pineapple chunks with juice, and soy sauce, stirring to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes. This dish can also be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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