Pineapple Chicken and Rice
A delightful dish combining sweet pineapple, savory chicken, and aromatic jasmine rice, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Gluten-Free
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
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent (2-3 minutes).
- Add the cubed chicken; cook until browned on all sides (5-7 minutes).
- Add red bell pepper and pineapple; cook for a few minutes.
- Add jasmine rice and chicken broth; stir and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove lid and fluff rice with a fork before serving.
Notes
Serve with fresh chopped cilantro or green onions for garnish. Lime slices can add extra zing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Pineapple Chicken, Chicken and Rice, Tropical Recipe, Easy Dinner
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