One Pan Chicken & Pineapple Tacos
A quick and flavorful one-pan recipe combining tender chicken, caramelized pineapple, and fresh vegetables for delicious tacos.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts diced
- 2 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
- sour cream optional, for serving
- lime wedges optional, for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Add diced chicken to the skillet and season with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Add pineapple chunks, red onion slices, and red bell pepper slices to the skillet. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the pineapple is slightly caramelized.
- Warm the tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave for a few seconds until pliable.
- Assemble the tacos by spooning the chicken and pineapple mixture onto each tortilla.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro, sour cream, and a squeeze of lime juice, if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
You can substitute fresh pineapple with canned pineapple chunks if needed. Adjust the spice level by adding more chili powder or a pinch of cayenne pepper.