Pineapple Chicken and Rice – Easy One-Skillet Dinner
A delightful combination of tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and fluffy jasmine rice, this Pineapple Chicken and Rice dish is a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors that your family will love. Quick to prepare and packed with nutrients, it makes a great weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 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
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken cubes and cook until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
2. In the same skillet, add the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
3. Add the pineapple and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
4. Stir in the jasmine rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, ginger, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through.
6. Return the chicken to the skillet, mix well, and heat through.
7. Serve garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in soy sauce and ginger for 30 minutes before cooking.
Feel free to add other vegetables such as peas or carrots for added nutrition.
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