Best Basic Cheesy Chicken Pita Recipes
CHICKEN PITA POCKETS
If everybody's hungry and you're crunched for time, reach for a pita pocket. Just slice them open, fill them up and go. Save even more time with chicken tenders. -Jacqueline Parker, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix oil, thyme, paprika, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt until blended. Add chicken; toss to coat. Let stand 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix, mayonnaise and remaining salt; spoon into pita halves. Place chicken on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Fill pitas with chicken strips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calories, Fat 26g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 687mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
EASY CHEESY CHICKEN I
Put this in a slow cooker in the morning, and dinner is easy and delicious. Serve over rice or noodles.
Provided by Leslye Miyashiro
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 8h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Rinse chicken, and pat dry. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Place in slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, mix together cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup and cream of Cheddar cheese soup.
- Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours. Stir in sour cream just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 101.1 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 32.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 1146.2 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
BASIC CHEESY CHICKEN PITA
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
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
EASY CHEESY CHILI CHICKEN
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Whisk together the oil, chopped cilantro, chili powder, cumin, salt, garlic, pepper, and cayenne in a bowl; add the chicken and toss to coat.
- Transfer chicken to a foil-lined baking sheet and arrange the green pepper, onion, and tomato over each. Roast until the largest piece is just cooked through, and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part reads 165 degrees F, about 20 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from oven and immediately top with the cheese and serve as the cheese melts. Transfer the chicken to a platter or among plates and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
CHEESE PITA
Although this is called Cheese Pita, it is actually made with phyllo. My kids just call it cheese pie.
Provided by Wilkinson JPS
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- thaw phyllo.
- preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- lay thawed phyllo on a flat surface and cover with damp tea towel.
- mix cheese, eggs and salt - set aside.
- on an 11" x 17" greased baking pan lay phyllo to cover.
- brush with melted butter.
- repeat until there are six layers.
- spread cheese filling evenly over phyllo, leaving about 1/2" around the edges.
- cover with phyllo brushed with butter.
- repeat until there are eight layers.
- tuck in egdes.
- brush top lightly with butter.
- bake until top browns, approximately 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 697.4, Fat 55.4, SaturatedFat 33.2, Cholesterol 231.7, Sodium 969.9, Carbohydrate 33.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.5, Protein 17.3
CHEESY CHICKEN PITA PIZZA FOR ONE
Got leftover chicken? Put it to good use in this easy pita pizza for one, topped with tomatoes, peppers and a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place bread on microwaveable plate; top with remaining ingredients.
- Microwave on HIGH 45 sec. or until mozzarella is melted; fold in half.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 1190 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 28 g
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