Description

This Sweet and Savory Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a tropical-inspired one-pan dinner made with tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and fragrant jasmine rice. A colorful and cozy recipe perfect for weeknights, gatherings, or meal prep.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound chicken breast, cubed
1 cup fresh pineapple, cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup jasmine rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
Salt and pepper, to taste
¼ cup green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cubed chicken and cook until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and red bell pepper until softened.
Add pineapple cubes and cook for 2 minutes.
Stir in jasmine rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, ginger, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes until rice is tender.
Return chicken to the skillet and mix well. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh pineapple. Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days—perfect for meal prep. Add chili flakes or sriracha if you like it spicy!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: One-Pan
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 350
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 10g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 25g

Keywords: pineapple chicken, chicken rice recipe, tropical dinner, one-pan chicken, healthy weeknight dinner