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Pineapple Chicken

Pineapple Chicken on a plate
Makes: 5 servings

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

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple, 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
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 301
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 150 mg
Sodium 197 mg
Carbohydrates 14 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 13 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 47 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 29 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 739 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 301
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 150 mg
Carbohydrates 14 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 13 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 47 g
Minerals
Calcium 29 mg
Potassium 739 mg
Sodium 197 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 64 mg
Phosphorus 359 mg
Selenium 47 mg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 16 mcg
Vitamin B6 1.4 mg
Vitamin B12 0.3 mcg
Vitamin C 8 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 0 mcg
Folate 16 mcg
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.4 mg
Niacin 16 mg
Choline 123 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Fruit 1/2 cups
Protein Foods 5 1/2 ounces

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