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Pineapple Chicken and Rice Skillet

A delightful one-pan dish combining sweet pineapple and savory chicken with rice, perfect for busy weeknights.
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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, Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups rice Use white or brown rice
  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced Cut into small, even pieces for uniform cooking
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks Fresh pineapple is preferred but canned works too
  • 1 cup bell peppers, diced Any color of bell pepper can be used
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth Adjust quantity if using brown rice
  • to taste soy sauce Adjust according to taste preference
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • as needed tablespoon olive oil for cooking
  • for garnish green onions Chopped

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
  3. Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
  4. Stir in bell peppers and pineapple chunks, cooking for a few minutes.
  5. Add rice and stir well.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and soy sauce.
  7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is cooked.
  8. Season with salt and pepper.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with green onions.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat on medium heat in a skillet or microwave.