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Pineapple Chicken and Rice

A delicious one-pan dish featuring juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and fluffy jasmine rice, perfect for family meals and easy clean-up.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts Boneless and skinless preferred.
  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks Fresh or canned.
  • 1 cup chicken broth Use low-sodium if preferred.
  • 1 piece bell pepper, diced Any color.
  • 1 piece onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic for best flavor.
  • to taste soy sauce Adjust based on preference.
  • to taste salt and pepper For seasoning.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For sautéing.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and garlic, sautéing until translucent.
  3. Toss in the chicken breasts, cooking until both sides are browned.
Cooking
  1. Stir in the bell pepper, pineapple chunks, rice, and chicken broth.
  2. Bring it to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to low.
  3. Simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the chicken is tender.
Finishing Touches
  1. Fluff the rice with a fork and season with soy sauce, salt, and pepper before serving.

Notes

Allow enough time for the rice and chicken to cook thoroughly; undercooked rice is less desirable. Consider adding lime juice for extra zest or experimenting with vegetables.