Pineapple Smothered Chicken – Vintage Recipe
Pineapple smothered chicken is a vintage recipe that’s worth reviving and serving on a regular basis in this millennial age. This slightly sweet, slightly tangy dish will tempt your picky eaters.
Easy enough to prepare for a weeknight supper, you may stop purchasing carry out meals as often with this recipe in your menu rotation.
Using only a few ingredients, that you can purchase at any grocery store, this recipe will become one of your favorite go to meals.
Meals this easy can be made by anyone, no matter your cooking skill level. Honestly, this recipe is that easy.
I served my pineapple smothered chicken with brown rice and the extra sauce poured over top. You could serve with white rice, fried rice, or noodles. Those crunchy rice noodles that come with chow mien would be great!
Because my family likes milder flavors, this dish works really well for us. The onion soup mix has enough flavor without being over powering. If you wanted to spice it up, you could always add some red pepper flakes.
This recipe was printed on the Lipton Onion Soup package originally. My grandma had a copy clipped and saved in her wooden recipe box. It was awfully torn and worn.
That’s the sign of a good recipe.
Make It a Meal:
What do you like with Asian style foods? We generally just add some rice and steamed vegetables, but sometimes an egg roll finds it’s way into the menu.
Other options you could serve with this dish: Beef and Broccoli, Garlic Mushroom Noodles, Spiced Mushrooms, Fruit Topped Cheesecake, and Chai Tea.
 
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Variations:
I added some green pepper chunks to my dish. You could easily add red and yellow peppers also.
Other favorite add ins: mushrooms, onions, snow peas or broccoli.
Pineapple Smothered Chicken Recipe
Ingredients:
Chicken, pineapple, onion soup, kitchen stand bys: water, margarine, and flour.
Recipe Directions:
Cook chicken, make the gravy, serve.
Pineapple Smothered Chicken
Tangy and sweet, this easy to prepare dish has survived over time because it's delicious simplicity!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Shortening Butter, Margarine, Coconut Oil
- 3 pound Chicken cut into pieces
- 1 package Lipton Onion Soup Mix
- 8 ounce Pineapple chunks drained
- 2 1/4 cups Water
- 2 tbsp Flour
Instructions
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Using a large skillet, melt the shortening and cook the chicken pieces until lightly browned.
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Add Lipton Soup mix, drained pineapple and 2 cups water.
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Cover and simmer, 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
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Remove chicken to serving platter.
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Mix remaining 1/4 cup water with flour and stir into drippings in skillet.
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Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened into gravy. Pour over chicken and serve.
Approximate Nutritional Information:
Servings Per Recipe: 4, Amount Per Serving: Calories: 611, Fat: 16g, Cholesterol: 262g, Sodium: 434mg, Carbs: 12g, Protein: 99g
(please remember these are approximate and will vary slightly based on your ingredient selections.)
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Love that pineapple flavor! This looks beyond delicious!
Kim,
It’s good eating! If you’re a pineapple eating family, this dish will be a winner.
I love tropical flavors with chicken, and this is such a good one for summertime!
There’s something refreshing about tropical fruits that makes them perfect for summer weather.
Pineapple and chicken together are like heaven in a bowl! Yum!
Love the pineapple in here! Looks delicious!
Danielle, you should have brought your fork! It’s great, try it out!
I think I’ll try this with fresh pineapple! Sounds delicious,
Oh Fresh Pineapple! There’s nothing like it!
Pineapple is a favorite of ours I just love it with chicken it really enhances the flavors of this dish
Yes it does, Claudia, I couldn’t agree more!
Love how the pineapple makes this dish sweet and summery. Looks amazing. I can’t wait to make it!
Soshy, stop back and let me know how you like this after you make it, please!
I love those old vintage recipes! This looks and sounds so good! I definitely want to make this one night this summer ^_^
It’s so fun reading old recipes … you can see how much our tastes have changed over time!
I agree with you, nothing better than a home cooked meal and better if it is a tradition that your grandma started. Looks so yummy!
Thanks Adriana!
This is one of those classic recipes that will never go out of style. What a flavorful combination — my family would certainly love that sweet and spicy taste (we would add hot pepper flakes).Will be making this soon.
I’m so tempted by the hot pepper! My family’s not into too much spice, so I take it easy usually … but dang, that sounds good! Let me know what you think!
I love this recipe! The sweet pineapple with the chicken is so good!
Thanks Lauren, it is a great combination!
I love the combination of pineapple and chicken, such a wonderful combination. Often reminds me of Thai food that where I ate most of my earlier chicken with pineapple. This sounds so wonderful.
Veena, I’ve had very little Thai food – but it always intrigues me … and given a chance to try some, I’m game.
We love chicken and pineapple. Thank you for this new recipe idea.
You’re welcome,it’s bound to become a family favorite!
So perfect!! This looks amazing and I am a fan of anything involving pineapple. Great easy recipe with only a few ingredients .. perfect for those busy weeknights
This really is a perfect week night supper. It’s tough to avoid the lunch meat for supper rut. This dish sure helps add some variety!