One Pan Chicken And Pineapple Tacos (Printable)
Juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and bold spices in one pan for a vibrant, tropical meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Poultry
01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
→ Produce
02 - 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced or drained canned pineapple
03 - 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 jalapeño, deseeded and chopped (optional)
07 - Juice of 1 lime
08 - 1 small bunch cilantro, chopped
→ Pantry & Spices
09 - 2 tbsp olive oil
10 - 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
11 - 1 ½ tsp chili powder
12 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
13 - ½ tsp garlic powder
14 - ½ tsp salt
15 - ¼ tsp black pepper
16 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas
→ To Serve (Optional)
17 - Diced avocado
18 - Crumbled queso fresco or shredded cheese
19 - Extra lime wedges
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, toss diced chicken with cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat.
03 - Add seasoned chicken to the pan and cook for 5–6 minutes until starting to brown.
04 - Add onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, and garlic. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until vegetables are just tender.
05 - Stir in diced pineapple and cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the fruit to caramelize slightly.
06 - Squeeze in lime juice and add half the chopped cilantro; toss to combine.
07 - Warm tortillas in the pan for 30 seconds per side or in the microwave wrapped in a towel.
08 - Fill each tortilla with the chicken-pineapple mixture. Top with avocado, cheese, remaining cilantro, and extra lime as desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one pan, meaning you spend less time cleaning and more time eating.
- The combination of sweet pineapple and smoky spices creates an addictive flavor profile.
02 -
- Do not overcrowd the pan or the chicken will steam instead of sear.
- Warm your tortillas directly over the gas flame for a charred flavor.
03 -
- Let the chicken rest in the spices for ten minutes before cooking for deeper flavor.
- Use a cast iron skillet if you have one to get the best sear.