Best 4 Pineapple Chicken Fajitas Recipes

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Pineapple Chicken Fajitas are a delicious and flavorful dish that can be easily prepared at home. This dish combines the sweet and tangy flavors of pineapple with the savory taste of chicken and the spicy kick of bell peppers and onions. It is a perfect meal for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or for entertaining guests. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

PINEAPPLE CHICKEN FAJITAS



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Suggested romance: Serve with sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, salsa and toasted almonds. Honey and pineapple add a sweet twist to these fajitas that my family loves. I like to serve them with coleslaw and baked or fried potatoes. -Raymonde Bourgeois, Swastika, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 each medium green, sweet red and yellow peppers, julienned
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
2 tablespoons fajita seasoning mix
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained
8 flour tortillas (10 inches), warmed

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook chicken in oil for 4-5 minutes. Add peppers and onion; cook and stir 4-5 minutes longer. , In a small bowl, combine seasoning mix and water; stir in the honey, parsley, garlic powder and salt. Stir into skillet. Add pineapple. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. , Place chicken mixture on one side of each tortilla; fold tortillas over filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 839mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

CHICKEN PINEAPPLE FAJITAS



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Pineapple brings a sweet and sassy flavor to this chicken fajita dish, we love it, have it a lot in the summer.

Provided by SHERRYLYNN2

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 (6 inch) flour tortillas
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
2 small red bell peppers, cut into strips
2 teaspoons Jamaican jerk seasoning
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 slices canned pineapple, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
chopped fresh cilantro
lime wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Wrap the tortillas in aluminum foil and heat in the oven.
  • Combine the chicken, bell pepper, jerk seasoning, and pepper in a large bowl, set aside. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, and coat with cooking spray. Add the pineapple and cook until brown, about 4 to 6 minutes. Remove the pineapple from the pan and set aside.
  • Return the skillet to the stove and heat the vegetable oil. Add the chicken and peppers; cook and stir until the chicken is no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Stir in the cooked pineapple. Serve in the warmed tortillas and garnish with cilantro and a squeeze of lime.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.3 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Cholesterol 65.9 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 32.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 709.3 mg, Sugar 11.7 g

SHEET-PAN PINEAPPLE CHICKEN FAJITAS



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For our fajitas, I combine chicken and pineapple for a different flavor. These fajitas are more on the sweet side, but my family loves them! -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
3 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1-1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins, halved lengthwise
1 large red or sweet onion, halved and sliced (about 2 cups)
1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 large green pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeno pepper
2 cans (8 ounces each) unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lime juice
12 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed
Optional: Pico de gallo, sour cream, shredded Mexican cheese blend, sliced avocado and lime wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, mix first 5 ingredients; stir in chicken. Add onion, peppers, pineapple, honey and lime juice; toss to combine. Spread evenly in 2 greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans., Roast 10 minutes, rotating pans halfway through cooking. Remove pans from oven; preheat broiler., Broil chicken mixture, 1 pan at a time, 3-4 in. from heat until vegetables are lightly browned and chicken is no longer pink, 3-5 minutes. Serve in tortillas, with toppings and lime wedges as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 372mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN-PINEAPPLE FAJITAS



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Categories     Chicken

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 6-inch flour tortillas
4 1-inch slices peeled fresh pineapple (about half)
1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 small red or orange sweet peppers, seeded, cut in strips
2 tsp. Jamaican jerk seasoning
1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
1 Tbsp. cooking oil
Fresh cilantro
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Wrap tortillas in foil and heat in oven. Meanwhile, coat a 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high. Add pineapple slices; cook 4 to 6 minutes, until browned, turning once. Remove. 2. Cut chicken in strips; toss with sweet peppers; jerk seasoning, and pepper. Heat oil in skillet; add chicken and peppers. Cook and stir over medium-high 4 to 6 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink. Core and chop pineapple. Serve with chicken, tortillas, cilantro, and lime. Makes 4 servings.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cut pineapple and bell peppers from the grocery store.
  • If you don't have fajita seasoning, you can make your own by combining chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Be sure to cook the chicken until it is cooked through before adding the vegetables. This will help to prevent the vegetables from becoming overcooked.
  • Serve the fajitas with your favorite toppings, such as guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and cheese.

Conclusion:

Pineapple chicken fajitas are a delicious and easy weeknight meal. They are packed with flavor and can be made in under 30 minutes. The combination of sweet pineapple, savory chicken, and smoky bell peppers is sure to please everyone at the table. Plus, they are a healthy and affordable option that the whole family will love.

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