Description
Experience a taste of the tropics with this quick and easy Pineapple Chicken and Rice recipe. Perfectly tender chicken combines with sweet pineapple and fragrant jasmine rice, all cooked in one pan for minimal cleanup. This dish is not only a feast for the senses but also a family-friendly meal that can be ready in just 30 minutes. Whether you’re preparing a busy weeknight dinner or hosting a special gathering, this vibrant dish is sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cubed chicken breast
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cubed pineapple
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Garnish: sliced green onions and sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add cubed chicken and cook until golden brown and fully cooked (about 6-8 minutes). Remove from the pan.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and red bell pepper until softened (about 5 minutes). Stir in pineapple for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add jasmine rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, and ginger; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and mix everything together. Serve garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg