This Pineapple Chicken Stew Recipe Is:
- Bright
- Fresh
- Creamy
- Savory & sweet
- Tropical
- A great easy chicken dinner
- Gluten free and dairy free
Meal Prep Chicken Recipes For the Win!
This pineapple chicken stew is the perfect recipe for healthy homemade meal prep. I am a huge fan of meal prepping, batch cooking, and making recipes ahead. I love the convenience of cooking once and being able to enjoy healthy homemade meals during the week when I don’t have time. There’s a whole section of TheHerbeevore.com dedicated to my favorite tried & true meal prep recipes. With just a little planning and prep, you can have a week’s worth of recipes ready in the time it would take to make one portion. Just batch cook, divide into individual containers, and place in the fridge or freezer for later! I also made a list of my favorite meal prep products on Amazon that I use weekly. They make cooking easy peasy.
What’s In This Pineapple Ginger Chicken Stew Recipe?
- Chicken Breasts
- Coconut Oil: I love keeping a few jars of this organic coconut oil on hand, it’s great for cooking and also a really nice skin moisturizer outside the kitchen.
- Onion
- Garlic
- Fresh Ginger or Ginger Powder
- Carrots
- Bell Pepper: If you don’t have fresh peppers, these sweet roasted red peppers are a great substitute! I love adding them to breakfast bakes, sandwiches or wraps, and soups.
- Diced Tomatoes: I only use no salt added diced tomatoes, these boxed tomatoes are really great to stock up on! I like boxed tomatoes better because they are BPA free and more eco-friendly than aluminum cans. If you haven’t read about the dangers of consuming foods stored in BPA cans, head over to Nutrition Facts to read more.
- Jalapenos
- Pineapple
- Reduced Sodium Vegetable Stock or Bouillon: I love this low sodium vegetable base for my recipes because it has a great flavor and is lower in sodium. I only develop my recipes with low sodium ingredients so the ingredients shine. You can always add salt to a recipe if it needs it, but it’s almost impossible to take it out! By starting with a low sodium broth or bouillon, you can build bright vibrant flavors and add more salt later if needed.
- Turmeric – a staple in our spice cabinet! Aside from all the wonderful health benefits of turmeric (hello anti-inflammation!), the flavor is fantastic. I try to add a teaspoon of turmeric into soups, stews, and rice dishes too.
- 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
Easy Weeknight Chicken Dinners
This pineapple chicken stew is what I call an Easy Weeknight Meal – which is on your table in about 45 minutes. These quick and simple recipes are perfect for those nights when you want a healthy homecooked meal but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. I have a whole section of The Herbeevore dedicated to Easy Weeknight Meals, that are great for the whole family. From soups and stews, to pastas and proteins – a healthy meal can be on your table in no time. Even faster than ordering takeout!
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 saute 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. Saute 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 mangia!
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Pineapple Chicken Stew (Dairy Free, GF)
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts diced
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 inch knob ginger peeled and diced
- 2 carrots sliced
- 2 bell pepper sliced
- 1 14 ounce box or can diced tomatoes
- 2 jalapenos sliced
- 2 cups pineapple
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 1 13 ounce 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 saute 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. Saute 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 mangia!
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