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A skillet filled with seared chicken and caramelized pineapple for tacos

One Pan Chicken & Pineapple Tacos

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
  • 1 medium red onion, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sal t
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 small corn tortillas
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime , cut into wedges

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil.
  • Season chicken pieces with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Add chicken to the skillet and sear for 5-7 minutes until browned and mostly cooked.
  • Add diced pineapple and sliced red onion to the skillet with the chicken.
  • Sauté for another 5-8 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit and pineapple is caramelized.
  • Warm tortillas in a separate dry pan or microwave for 30 seconds.
  • Assemble tacos by spooning the chicken and pineapple mixture into the tortillas.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.