Easy Pineapple Chicken and Rice Skillet: A Juicy Weeknight Delight
A quick and delicious weeknight recipe featuring juicy chicken, flavorful rice, and sweet pineapple.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup rice
- 1 can pineapple chunks
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and sauté until browned.
- Stir in rice, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Pour in chicken broth and soy sauce, then add pineapple chunks.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover, cooking until rice is tender.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or peas for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg