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Pineapple Chicken

Pineapple Chicken

46 Ratings
46 Ratings
Recipe Image
Pineapple Chicken on a plate
Makes: 5 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Serve this tangy chicken dish with brown rice. Add brightly colored vegetables for a tasty and simple meal!

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pounds chicken, boneless skinless
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 can pineapple (20 oz. can crushed or chunks)
  • 2 us fluid ounces water

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Coat frying pan with nonstick cooking spray and set heat to low.
  3. Once pan heats up, add chicken. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  4. Cook uncovered until chicken begins to brown, then add crushed pineapple and water.
  5. Cover chicken until chicken is tender.
  6. May serve over rice.

Notes

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Source:

Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/5 of recipe (268g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 341
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 141 mg
Sodium 240 mg
Carbohydrates 18 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 16 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 52 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 41 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 563 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 341
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 17 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 33 mg
Cholesterol 141 mg
Carbohydrates 18 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 16 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 52 g
Minerals
Calcium 41 mg
Potassium 563 mg
Sodium 240 mg
Copper 181 mcg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 64 mg
Phosphorus 384 mg
Selenium 46 mcg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 12 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 1.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.6 mg
Vitamin C 11 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 1 mcg
Folate 12 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 23 mg
Choline 147 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Fruits 1/2 cups
Protein Foods 6 ounces

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