Description
A comforting and flavorful one-pan meal combining chicken, rice, and sweet pineapple, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into pieces
- 1 cup rice (white or brown)
- 1 can pineapple chunks (with juice)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown on the outside, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the rice, pineapple (with juice), and soy sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for a juicier option. Fresh pineapple can be substituted for canned, and tofu can replace chicken for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, rice, pineapple, one-pan dinner, family meal