One Pan Chicken Tacos with Pineapple for a Juicy Twist
Enjoy a delicious twist on traditional tacos with this easy recipe that combines chicken and pineapple in one pan for a juicy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Tacos
- Method: One Pan
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken thighs and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes on each side.
- Stir in pineapple and taco seasoning, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- Warm tortillas in a separate pan or microwave.
- Serve chicken mixture in tortillas topped with avocado, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños to the chicken mixture.
- Make sure the chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
Keywords: One Pan Chicken & Pineapple Tacos