Description
Pineapple Chicken & Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings a delightful combination of sweet pineapple, tender chicken, and fluffy rice together in one easy-to-make meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe features juicy chicken sautéed with aromatic garlic and ginger, complemented by fresh bell peppers and pineapple chunks. The addition of soy sauce infuses the dish with umami richness, while the vegetable broth ensures fluffy rice that’s bursting with flavor. With minimal cleanup required thanks to one-pan cooking, Pineapple Chicken & Rice is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
- 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- ½ cup bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chicken pieces; cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add bell peppers and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Incorporate pineapple and mix well.
- Season with soy sauce, black pepper, and salt; let flavors blend for one minute.
- Stir in rice evenly throughout the mixture.
- Pour vegetable broth over the mixture and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked through.
- Fluff rice with a fork and allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg