Description
Easy Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a delicious, one-pot meal that combines tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and fluffy rice for a taste of tropical paradise. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also packed with flavor. In just under an hour, you can create a meal that delights both adults and kids alike. Plus, it’s healthy and versatile enough to accommodate various dietary preferences. Get ready to impress your family with this simple yet satisfying recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced chicken breast
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients: dice the chicken and chop green onions.
- In a stockpot over medium heat, sauté the diced chicken until browned (5–7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and ginger paste; stir until fragrant (1 minute).
- Combine chicken broth, soy sauce, rice, salt, pepper, and pineapple chunks; stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 18 minutes or until rice is cooked.
- Fluff the rice with a fork before serving and garnish with green onions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg