Description
Bright, bold, and bursting with flavor, these One Pan Chicken and Pineapple Tacos are your answer to a quick dinner that doesn’t skimp on taste. Juicy marinated chicken seared to perfection and paired with caramelized pineapple chunks bring a tropical kick to taco night. It’s a fresh and easy recipe for weeknights, ideal for anyone seeking dinner ideas, quick meals, or flavorful food ideas in under 30 minutes. This easy dinner recipe also works great as a healthy snack or a fun weekend crowd-pleaser. It’s a dish that brings sunshine to your plate—no matter the season.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into thin strips
1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lime
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
6 small corn or flour tortillas
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional topping)
Diced red onion or jalapeño (optional)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, combine the chicken strips with olive oil, minced garlic, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat and marinate for at least 10 minutes.
2. Heat a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Add oil if needed and coat the surface.
3. Add chicken in a single layer without overcrowding. Cook for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
4. In the same pan, add diced pineapple. Cook for 3–4 minutes until caramelized and lightly browned.
5. Warm tortillas in a dry pan or over low flame until soft and slightly charred.
6. Assemble tacos by layering chicken and pineapple in the tortillas. Top with cilantro, lime, and optional toppings.
Notes
Use fresh pineapple instead of canned for better caramelization and flavor.
Warm the tortillas right before serving to keep them pliable and prevent cracking.
Don’t skip marinating—it adds a huge boost in flavor and tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pan
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg