One Pan Chicken And Pineapple (Print version)
Juicy chicken with pineapple and spices in one pan for easy, vibrant tacos.
# What goes in:
→ Poultry
01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
→ Produce
02 - 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced or drained canned pineapple
03 - 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 jalapeño, deseeded and chopped (optional)
07 - Juice of 1 lime
08 - 1 small bunch cilantro, chopped
→ Pantry & Spices
09 - 2 tbsp olive oil
10 - 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
11 - 1 ½ tsp chili powder
12 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
13 - ½ tsp garlic powder
14 - ½ tsp salt
15 - ¼ tsp black pepper
16 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas
→ To Serve (Optional)
17 - Diced avocado
18 - Crumbled queso fresco or shredded cheese
19 - Extra lime wedges
# Cooking steps:
01 - In a large bowl, combine diced chicken with cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides.
03 - Add the onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, and garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
04 - Stir in the diced pineapple and cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the fruit to caramelize slightly.
05 - Squeeze in the lime juice and add half of the chopped cilantro. Toss everything together to combine flavors.
06 - Warm the tortillas in the pan for 30 seconds per side or microwave them wrapped in a towel until heated through.
07 - Fill each tortilla with the chicken-pineapple mixture. Top with avocado, cheese, remaining cilantro, and extra lime wedges as desired. Serve immediately.
# Tips from flavorandfeast:
01 -
- It brings a burst of sunshine to your dinner table regardless of the weather outside.
- You get a complex flavor profile with minimal effort and only one pan to wash.
02 -
- Crowding the pan will steam the meat instead of searing it, so use a large skillet.
- Do not skip the lime juice at the end as it cuts through the richness perfectly.
03 -
- If using canned pineapple, pat the pieces dry to prevent excess moisture in the pan.
- Leftovers actually taste better the next day as the spices meld together.