Easy Pineapple Chicken and Rice
Easy Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a delicious and vibrant dish that brings together tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and colorful vegetables in a quick, one-pan meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe combines simplicity with flavor, making it a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup onion, chopped
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) pineapple chunks in juice, drained (reserve juice)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add chopped onions and bell peppers to the skillet along with minced garlic. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the long-grain rice, then pour in the reserved pineapple juice and chicken broth.
- Gently fold in the drained pineapple chunks and soy sauce. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and let simmer for about 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg