Cheesy Chicken Pitas Recipes

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BASIC CHEESY CHICKEN PITA



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Just your basic run-of-the-mill chicken pita with two kinds of cheeses. Try making your own twist on this by adding shredded motzerella or lowry salt or garlic, etc etc. Be creative

Provided by Apple Girl

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2m

Yield 1 pita

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pita bread, pocket
shredded fat-free cheddar cheese (kraft makes a great one)
fat-free cottage cheese
shredded cooked chicken breast (low fat)

Steps:

  • Begin with a spoonful or two of cottage cheese.
  • Place in pita pocket.
  • Then top with chicken, then cheddar.
  • Set pita on paper plate and microwave until cheese is melted or pita is desired warmth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 321.6, Carbohydrate 33.4, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 5.5

GREEK CHICKEN PITAS



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Great little sandwiches! A nice accompaniment would be avgolemono soup, or a bowl of mixed fresh fruit. :)

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups cooked cubed chicken breasts
3/4 cup fat free feta cheese
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted
3 pita breads, halved
alfalfa sprout

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, cheese, mayonnaise, bell pepper, onions, vinegar, and oregano together in a small mixing bowl.
  • Divide among pita halves, spooning evenly among each.
  • Top each pita with alfalfa sprouts and toasted walnuts.
  • Serve.

GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN PITAS



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I switched up my mom's recipe to create this tasty pita pocket variation. It's delicious and perfect for warm days, with a creamy cucumber sauce that goes great with fresh, crunchy veggies. -Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves
CUCUMBER SAUCE:
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
PITAS:
8 pita pocket halves
1/2 cup sliced cucumber
1/2 cup grape tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Marinate chicken in vinaigrette, covered, in refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients; chill until serving., Drain and discard marinade. If grilling the chicken, lightly oil the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until a thermometer reads 170°, 4-7 minutes on each side., Cut chicken into strips. Fill each pita half with chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, onion and cheese; drizzle with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 801mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

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