Pineapple Pepper Chicken Recipe

Name: Pineapple Pepper Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 large yellow onion, cut into strips or chunks; 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips; 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips; 2 garlic cloves, fine mince; 1 celery rib, cut diagonally 1/2-inch pcs (optional); 6 ounces sliced water chestnuts, drained (optional); 1 (16 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained, reserve liquid; 2 (12 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth; 2 -3 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 4 tablespoons cornstarch; 4 tablespoons soy sauce or 4 tablespoons tamari soy sauce, low sodium OK; 2 tablespoons white sugar; 4 -6 cups cooked white rice; 1 (16 ounce) can chow mein noodles (optional)

Servings: persons

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 large yellow onion, cut into strips or chunks
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 garlic cloves, fine mince
1 celery rib, cut diagonally 1/2-inch pcs (optional)
6 ounces sliced water chestnuts, drained (optional)
1 (16 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained, reserve liquid
2 (12 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth
2 -3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 tablespoons cornstarch
4 tablespoons soy sauce or 4 tablespoons tamari soy sauce, low sodium OK
2 tablespoons white sugar
4 -6 cups cooked white rice
1 (16 ounce) can chow mein noodles (optional)

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["Melt butter in large deep skillet.", "Cut chicken into 1"" cubes and add to skillet on med to med-high heat. Salt and pepper to taste. Saute/sear until all sides of chicken have a golden brown ""crust"". Chicken will be almost completely cooked though. Remove and set aside.", "In the same pan, add 1-2 T oil if the butter is gone and add onion, celery and garlic, cook for 10 min on medium to sweat.", "Add bell peppers and water chestnuts and cook for 10-15 min to softed peppers.", "Add chicken broth and reserved pineapple juice. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer for 10 minute.", "Add chicken and pineapple tidbits. Simmer 10-15 minute.", "In a bowl mix soy, cornstarch and sugar. Taste and adjust ingredients to YOUR tastes.", "Pour into center of pan and whisk. Bring to a boil to thicken.", "Serve hot over cooked white rice. Top with fried chow mein noodles or fried rice noodles."]

1187

kcal

Calories

Fat

146

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 large yellow onion, cut into strips or chunks, 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips, 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips, and more.

Yes, Pineapple Pepper Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pineapple Pepper Chicken

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