One Pan Chicken and Pineapple Tacos
A vibrant and tropical twist on classic tacos, featuring juicy chicken and caramelized pineapple, all cooked in one pan for easy cleanup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-free, Dairy-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 8 small tortillas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken breasts with taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Allow this to sit for about 10-15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot and shimmering.
- Sear the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through and golden brown.
- Add the pineapple chunks to the pan and cook for an additional 5 minutes until caramelized.
- Warm the tortillas over medium heat in a separate non-stick pan until pliable.
- Assemble your tacos by placing generous portions of chicken and caramelized pineapple inside each tortilla.
- Top each taco with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, let the chicken marinate longer if possible. You can also use store-bought pre-cooked chicken for a quicker meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg