Caribbean Chicken

Name: Caribbean Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 teaspoons garlic-herb seasoning blend; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes; 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks; 1/4 cup barbecue sauce; Hot cooked rice; Fresh cilantro leaves, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 4 servings

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Test Kitchen Approved

This Caribbean chicken dish is a very simple recipe that uses easy-to-find ingredients, but its flavor profile is quite complex.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 teaspoons garlic-herb seasoning blend
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
Hot cooked rice
Fresh cilantro leaves, optional

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and seasoning; saute until chicken is lightly browned and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, pineapple and barbecue sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until flavors are blended and chicken is cooked through, 5-7 minutes. Serve with rice and, if desired, cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup chicken mixture: 242 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 605mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fat.

This is a very simple recipe that uses easy-to-find ingredients. Serve with some steamed vegetables for a complete meal. Use cubes of pork or even shrimp instead of the chicken. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas

Recipe Creator

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