Pineapple Chicken and Rice – Foolproof 30-Minute Comfort Meal
Pineapple Chicken and Rice is your go-to comfort meal for busy weeknights. This one-pan dish features tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and fluffy jasmine rice, all cooked together for a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors in just 30 minutes. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe is not only quick but versatile, allowing you to customize the ingredients based on what you have on hand.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pan cooking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add onion, garlic, and bell pepper; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in pineapple chunks and heat through for about two minutes.
- Add jasmine rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, ginger, salt, and pepper; bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Return chicken to skillet; stir gently to combine and heat through.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg