Description

These One Pan Chicken and Pineapple Tacos are everything you want in a quick dinner: bright, juicy, and bursting with smoky-sweet flavor. The caramelized pineapple chunks balance perfectly with the spice-rubbed chicken, all nestled in warm tortillas and topped with a zingy cilantro-lime finish. Whether you’re craving easy dinner ideas or need a food idea for taco night, this easy recipe brings together tropical flair and savory heat in just one pan—making cleanup a breeze. Perfect for healthy snacks or quick weeknight dinners, it’s a go-to in any season.

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts

2 cups pineapple chunks

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon taco seasoning

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

8 small flour or corn tortillas

1/2 cup chopped red onion

1/4 cup chopped cilantro

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 jalapeño or red chili, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine chicken with taco seasoning, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Let marinate while prepping toppings.

2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Cook chicken 5-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and slice.

3. In the same skillet, add pineapple chunks. Cook 4-5 minutes, letting them caramelize. Avoid stirring too often.

4. Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave.

5. Assemble tacos: layer sliced chicken, caramelized pineapple, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and a squeeze of lime juice.

6. Serve immediately with optional toppings like avocado or crema.

Notes

Use fresh pineapple for best caramelization.

Don’t overcrowd the skillet to ensure proper browning.

For meal prep, keep toppings and tortillas separate until serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: One Pan
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 3 tacos
Calories: 320
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: one pan tacos, chicken tacos, pineapple tacos, tropical dinner, taco night