Chicken Pineapple Sheet Pan (Print Version)

Juicy chicken and pineapple combine with bell peppers for a colorful, flavorful sheet pan meal in minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein & Fruit

01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
02 - 1.5 cups fresh pineapple, cut into 1-inch chunks

→ Vegetables

03 - 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
04 - 1 large red onion, sliced

→ Marinade & Seasonings

05 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 1.5 teaspoons chili powder
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
11 - 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
13 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
14 - Juice of 1 lime

→ To Serve

15 - 8 small flour or corn tortillas
16 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
17 - Lime wedges

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, and lime juice until well combined.
03 - Add chicken strips to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Add bell peppers, red onion, and pineapple chunks; toss again until all ingredients are evenly coated with marinade.
04 - Spread the marinated mixture in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan, ensuring even distribution.
05 - Roast for 22 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking, until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender with caramelized edges.
06 - Warm tortillas according to package instructions during the final minutes of roasting.
07 - Serve the chicken, pineapple, and vegetables in tortillas. Top with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • One pan means you get to skip the mountain of dishes and actually enjoy the meal.
  • The sweet pineapple and smoky spices create a balance that makes people ask for the recipe.
  • It comes together faster than ordering takeout, with zero fussy techniques.
02 -
  • Don't skip stirring halfway through cooking because the bottom pieces will brown too fast while the top ones stay pale.
  • Fresh pineapple makes a real difference in texture and sweetness; canned tends to release too much liquid and makes everything soggy.
03 -
  • Slice your chicken against the grain so each bite stays tender instead of becoming stringy.
  • Let your sheet pan sit at room temperature for a minute after it comes out of the oven so the sizzling settles before you start handling it.
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