Sauteed Chicken Breasts with Pineapple and Jalapeno Chilies
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant and flavorful recipe for Sautéed Chicken Breasts with Pineapple and Jalapeño Chilies. Juicy, golden-brown chicken breasts are paired with a zesty pineapple-jalapeño sauce, combining the perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors. Enhanced with hints of honey, lime juice, and fresh cilantro, this dish brings a tropical flair to your table while remaining quick and easy to prepare in just 30 minutes. With tender red bell pepper and a touch of garlic, this one-skillet chicken recipe is both wholesome and bursting with bold, fresh ingredients. Serve it over rice, quinoa, or alongside a crisp green salad for an unforgettable, restaurant-quality meal at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 cups unsweetened pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 2 pieces jalapeno chilies (sliced, seeds removed for less heat)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
- 3 pieces garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the diced red bell pepper and sliced jalapeno chilies to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened.
Stir in the pineapple chunks, honey, and lime juice. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to combine flavors, stirring occasionally.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them among the pineapple and vegetables. Spoon some of the pan sauce over the chicken.
Cook for another 3-4 minutes to allow the chicken to reheat and soak up the flavors.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle chopped cilantro over the dish.
Serve the sauteed chicken breasts with the pineapple and jalapeno mixture on top. Pair with white rice, quinoa, or a green salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
424 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.3 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 148 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 617 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.7 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 54.9 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 39 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 659 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
