One-Pan Chicken and Pineapple Tacos
One-Pan Chicken and Pineapple Tacos bring a burst of tropical flavor to your dinner table. This simple yet delightful recipe features tender chicken, sweet caramelized pineapple, and warm tortillas, making it ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. With just one pan required, cleanup is a breeze, allowing you to savor every bite with family and friends. These tacos are not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutritious ingredients, ensuring a satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
- Lime wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and chop the onion, cilantro, avocado, and jalapeño (if using). Measure out the spices.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and season with spices. Cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in the pineapple chunks and cook until slightly caramelized (3-4 minutes).
- Squeeze lime juice over the mixture, then assemble tacos by filling tortillas with the chicken-pineapple blend and topping with red onion, cilantro, avocado, and jalapeño.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 215g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg