Pineapple Chicken and Rice
Indulge in a tropical escape with our Pineapple Chicken and Rice Recipe – Easy Tropical Flavor. This vibrant dish features juicy chicken paired with sweet pineapple and fragrant jasmine rice, creating a delightful balance of flavors that’s perfect for any meal! In just under 30 minutes, you can whip up this one-pan wonder that’s not only quick but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or looking for an easy weeknight meal, this recipe will surely impress. With the simplicity of fresh ingredients and bold flavors, you’ll find yourself returning to this easy-to-make dish time and time again.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup pineapple, cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop all vegetables: cube chicken breast, chop onion, mince garlic, dice red bell pepper, and cube pineapple.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add cubed chicken breast, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add onion, garlic, and red bell pepper to the skillet; sauté until tender (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in jasmine rice; pour in chicken broth along with soy sauce and ginger. Bring to a simmer.
- Gently fold in cubed pineapple; cover skillet and cook on low heat for about 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and fluff rice with a fork before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg