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One Pan Chicken and Pineapple Tacos

One Pan Chicken and Pineapple Tacos

Delicious One Pan Chicken and Pineapple Tacos combine savory chicken with sweet pineapple, perfect for quick family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 8 pcs corn tortillas for serving
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 pcs lime juiced plus wedges for serving
  • 2 tbsp sliced jalapeño
  • 2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and toss with olive oil, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
  3. Push the chicken to one side of the skillet. Add pineapple chunks and red onion to the empty side. Cook for 3–4 minutes until caramelized.
  4. Mix everything together in the pan and cook for another 2 minutes to blend the flavors.
  5. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry pan or over low flame until soft.
  6. Fill each tortilla with the chicken and pineapple mix. Top with cilantro, lime juice, jalapeños, and sour cream or yogurt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10g

Notes

For a twist, consider swapping chicken for shrimp or tofu. Customize toppings to include avocado or mango salsa.

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