Pineapple Chicken Stew Recipe
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Jump to RecipeThis pineapple chicken stew recipe is made with fresh pineapple, bell peppers, ginger, onions, in a creamy dairy free coconut milk sauce. This delicious dinner is great to serve over rice or with lo mein noodles – a quick dinner the whole family will love.
It’s a little sweet, a little savory, and totally delicious. Serve with delicious garlic naan and a chopped salad for an easy weeknight meal.
This Pineapple Chicken Stew Recipe Is:
- Bright
- Fresh
- Creamy
- Savory & sweet
- Tropical
- A great easy chicken dinner
- Dairy free
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What’s In This Pineapple Ginger Chicken Stew Recipe?
Be sure to visit the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and recipe instructions!
- Chicken Breasts
- Coconut Oil: I love keeping a few jars of organic coconut oil on hand.
- Onion
- Garlic
- Fresh Ginger or Ginger Powder
- Carrots
- Bell Pepper
- Diced Tomatoes: I only use no salt added diced tomatoes, tomatoes are really great to stock up on!
- Jalapenos
- Pineapple
- Turmeric – a staple in our spice cabinet! I try to add a teaspoon of turmeric into soups, stews, and rice dishes.
- Smoked Paprika: give an additional depth of flavor to this dish.
- Coconut Milk: I use unsweetened full-fat coconut milk, which I’d definitely recommend over lite coconut milk. The flavor makes this dish super rich and creamy without any dairy.
- Salt and pepper to taste
How Do I Make This Dairy Free Pineapple Chicken Stew Recipe?
- In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil over medium heat. Add the chicken to the pot and sauté the chicken for 8 to 10 minutes until brown. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside in a bowl.
- Heat the other tablespoon of coconut oil and add the garlic and onions. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
- Add the ginger, carrot, bell pepper, tomato, jalapeno, pineapple, turmeric, paprika, and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and simmer the stew for 30 minutes.
- Remove lid and stir in the coconut milk, and salt and pepper. Serve over rice or lo mein noodles and enjoy!
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Pineapple Chicken Stew
Equipment
- Large Pot
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts diced
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 sweet onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 inch knob ginger peeled and diced
- 2 carrots sliced
- 2 bell pepper sliced
- 1 14-ouce can No-Salt-Added Diced Tomatoes
- 2 jalapenos sliced
- 2 cups pineapple chopped
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups Chicken Stock
- 1 13-ouce can coconut milk unsweetened
- Himalayan Sea Salt and Pepper to Taste to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil over medium heat. Add the chicken to the pot and sauté the chicken for 8 to 10 minutes until brown. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside in a bowl.
- Heat the other tablespoon of coconut oil and add the garlic and onions. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
- Add the ginger, carrot, bell pepper, tomato, jalapeno, pineapple, turmeric, paprika, and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and simmer the stew for 30 minutes.
- Remove lid and stir in the coconut milk, and salt and pepper. Serve over rice or lo mein noodles and enjoy!
Nutrition
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Pineapple and chicken a delicious pairing
I love pineapple and chicken together it’s wonderful