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Chicken and Pineapple Stew

A quick, tangy-sweet chicken stew with pineapple and a tomato-based sauce, finished with fresh cilantro. Ready in about 20 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
380
Protein
35g
Chicken and Pineapple Stew
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb chicken thighs, boneless skinless, cut into chunks
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks (canned, with juice)
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add 1 chopped onion and 2 minced garlic; cook until soft, about 3 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add 1.5 lb chicken chunks; cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Stir in 1 cup tomato sauce and 1 cup pineapple with juice. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low.

  4. 4

    Cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens slightly, about 10 minutes. Taste and adjust salt.

  5. 5

    Stir in 0.25 cup chopped cilantro and serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • Large skillet with lid
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Wooden spoon

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