Description
Craving a quick and delicious meal that transports you to a tropical paradise? Pineapple Chicken and Rice is the perfect solution! This vibrant one-pan dish combines tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and fluffy jasmine rice, all simmered together in a savory broth. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or when you want to impress guests with minimal effort. With its balance of sweet and savory flavors, this healthy-ish recipe is not just easy to make; it’s also customizable to fit your pantry staples. Whether you’re a beginner cook or an experienced chef, this delightful dish will brighten up your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Garnish: sliced green onions and sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cubed chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and red bell pepper for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add pineapple and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Stir in jasmine rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, ginger, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low; cover tightly and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice absorbs liquid.
- Return chicken to the skillet; mix well and heat through before serving hot with garnishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: Tropical/Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg