Pineapple Chicken and Rice
A comforting one-pan meal blending tropical pineapple sweetness with savory chicken and fluffy rice, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup rice (white or brown)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned, stirring occasionally.
- Toss in the onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic; sauté until everything is softened.
- Stir in the rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, and pineapple chunks.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro before serving.
Notes
Marinate chicken in soy sauce and garlic for 30 minutes for deeper flavor. Adjust seasoning for spice with red pepper flakes or jalapeño.
Find it online: https://www.mubrecipes.com/pineapple-chicken-and-rice/