Preparing a Polynesian dinner does not have to mean spending a long time in the kitchen as your own sous chef! You can impress your family with a delicious and colorful meal in under 30 minutes. This basic recipe boasts 2 meats and 3 ingredients. You can serve it just like this or personalize it with your family’s culinary favorites. This Quick & Easy Two Meat Three Ingredient Polynesian Dinner is sure to please!
Quick & Easy Two Meat Three Ingredient Polynesian Dinner
INGREDIENTS
2 or 3 boneless pork chops
2 or 3 boneless skinless chicken breast or tenderloins, cut up into bite size chunks
1 Can pineapple chunks, Do not drain
1 jar whole cherries
1/2 Vidalia onion, cut up
Salt & Pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
In a large skillet which has been sprayed with non-stick spray, cook pork chops, cut up chicken and onions together. After the meat is done, pour in the pineapple chunks and cherries. Continue cooking just until the liquid is steaming hot. No need to boil.
Serves 4.
Serve over a bed of your favorite rice and Enjoy! You may like to consider serving these scrumptious Pecan Glazed Green Beans as a side dish, the colors will make your table pop along with the bright colors of your Polynesian dinner! The recipe can be found here.
Variations: This is a basic Polynesian dinner recipe. You can personalize this meal for you family by adding cut up vegetables and seasonings of your choice. Have fun with it and enjoy the compliments from the family! If you choose to add vegetables, you may want to consider cooking the cut up vegetables for a few minutes prior to adding the meat.
Note: If you do not want your meat to appear pink, drain the cherries. This is a great dish for celebrating events such as Cherry Blossom Festival. You can read about the Cherry Blossom Festival in my home town here.
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Stacey says
Ooh, this does sound good! And simple to make…I’m all about the simple!
Shirley Wood says
I’m right there with on the simple to make thing! The great thing about this recipe is also that you can add any of your families favorites ingredients as well. Thanks for stopping by Stacey.
Zan says
Oh this looks like an easy and great recipe. Can you also crockpot this?
Shirley Wood says
Zan you could absolutely cook this in the crockpot but it wouldn’t take long. You wouldn’t want to cook it for more than 2 hours because those meats won’t take long to cook.
Anna @ Northern Homestead says
I too love Quick & Easy recipes. All in one and all yummy! Sharing with my twitter followers!
Shirley Wood says
Thanks for the Tweet Anna. You can’t beat a good tasty meal which is simple and easy to make, especially when the hubby compliments!
krystal says
I love quick and easy recipes! The pineapple is a fun addition to this dish.
Shirley Wood says
Krystal, I couldn’t agree more, Quick and Easy is the way to go!
Kristen from The Road to Domestication says
Yum! I do love meats paired with fruits! Gives it a little extra something!
Shirley Wood says
Kristen, doesn’t it though and it simply must be healthier because of the fruit!
Lisa Prince (@BEAUTY_IIAO) says
great idea i love quick and easy meals , fab ingredients x
Shirley Wood says
Hope you give it a try, Lisa. Thanks for stopping by today.
Alli says
I love quick and easy one-skillet dishes! And, in my opinion, anything with pineapple and cherries has to be good! Pinning!
Shirley Wood says
I know that is right, Alli! Pineapple and Cherries as ingredients, we know it will be a good day!