Description
Aloha Pineapple Chicken Rice Casserole is a sweet and savory one-pan dinner made with juicy chicken, pineapple, and tender rice baked in a flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
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- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1–2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ¾ cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups uncooked instant white rice
- ½ cup diced red onion
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (20 oz) can pineapple tidbits in juice (do not drain)
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenderloins, diced
- Optional: chopped cilantro and cooked bacon for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and chicken broth.
- Add rice, onion, bell pepper, pineapple with juice, and chicken. Mix well.
- Transfer mixture to the baking dish and cover tightly with foil.
- Bake for 50 minutes.
- Remove foil, stir the casserole, and return to oven uncovered.
- Bake for an additional 10 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro and bacon if desired.
Notes
- Use instant rice for best results—regular rice may not cook fully.
- Do not drain the pineapple; the juice adds essential flavor and moisture.
- Cut chicken into even pieces for consistent cooking.
- Letting the casserole rest helps the sauce thicken naturally.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg