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Aloha Pineapple Chicken Rice Casserole

Bring a taste of the islands to your dinner table with this easy Aloha Pineapple Chicken Rice Casserole. Tender chicken, sweet pineapple, fluffy rice, and colorful vegetables are baked together in a savory soy sauce glaze for a delicious one-pan meal. Perfect for easy dinner ideas, family dinners, meal prep, and tropical comfort food, this casserole is simple to make and packed with flavor.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1–2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ¾ cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1½ cups uncooked instant white rice
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (20-ounce) can pineapple tidbits in juice, not drained
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken tenderloins, diced
  • Optional: chopped cilantro
  • Optional: diced cooked bacon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and chicken broth.
  3. Stir in the rice, onion, bell pepper, pineapple with juice, and diced chicken.
  4. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  5. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  6. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
  7. Remove the foil during the final 5 minutes if desired.
  8. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  9. Garnish with cilantro and bacon if using.

Notes

  • Do not drain the pineapple juice—it provides both moisture and flavor.
  • Instant rice works best for this recipe and ensures the proper texture.
  • Let the casserole rest before serving so the rice absorbs the remaining liquid.
  • Author: Emmy Carter
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Hawaiian-Inspired / American

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