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Skillet Pineapple Chicken and Rice

Pineapple chicken and rice with golden chicken, pineapple chunks, red peppers, green onions, and sesame seeds in a white ceramic bowl on bright white marble.
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Skillet Pineapple Chicken and Rice combines golden chicken, juicy pineapple, red bell pepper, and fluffy jasmine rice with ginger and soy sauce. This easy one pan dinner takes 40 mins and makes a filling meal for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Brown the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through to 165°F. Transfer to a clean plate.
  2. Soften the vegetables: Add onion, garlic, and red bell pepper to the same skillet. Cook, stirring regularly, until softened and fragrant.
  3. Add the pineapple: Stir in pineapple and cook for 2 mins, scraping up the browned bits from the skillet.
  4. Cook the rice: Add jasmine rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, ginger, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 to 20 mins, until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  5. Finish and serve: Return chicken and its collected juices to the skillet. Fold gently into the rice and heat through. Top with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Drain canned pineapple thoroughly so extra juice doesn’t make the rice too wet.
  • Use a snug fitting lid and keep the skillet covered while the rice simmers.
  • Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3 to 4 days. Freeze for up to 2 months for best quality.
  • Reheat with a splash of water or broth until the chicken and rice reach 165°F throughout.

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Keywords: Pineapple Chicken and Rice

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