Best Pressure Cooker Pineapple Chicken Recipes

PRESSURE-COOKER PINEAPPLE CHICKEN

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We love Hawaiian-style chicken in a slow cooker, but sometimes we need something that comes together fast! We tweaked our favorite recipe and came up with this Instant Pot pineapple chicken for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. Add a side salad for a complete meal. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup uncooked long grain brown rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
Optional: Minced fresh cilantro and sliced green onions

Steps:

Combine the first 6 ingredients in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 20 minutes. , Let pressure release naturally. Remove chicken to a cutting board and shred with 2 forks. Add shredded chicken back to pot and stir until combined. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 536mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PRESSURE-COOKER MANGO-PINEAPPLE CHICKEN TACOS

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I lived in the Caribbean when I was a child. Every time I make this yummy chicken, the fresh tropical fruits transport me back to those happy times. -Lissa Nelson, Provo, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 medium mangoes, peeled and chopped
1-1/2 cups cubed fresh pineapple or canned pineapple chunks, drained
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
2 small Anaheim peppers, seeded and chopped
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar
4 pounds bone-in chicken breast halves, skin removed
3 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
32 taco shells, warmed
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Place chicken in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker; sprinkle with salt and brown sugar. Top with mango mixture. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 10 minutes. , Allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes and then quick-release any remaining pressure. Remove chicken; cool slightly. Strain cooking juices, reserving mango mixture and 1/2 cup juices. Discard remaining juices. When cool enough to handle, remove chicken from bones; discard bones. Shred chicken with 2 forks. , Select saute setting and adjust for medium heat. Return chicken, reserved mango mixture and cooking juices to pressure cooker; stir to heat through. Serve in taco shells; sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 582mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.