Best Pita Chicken Fajitas Recipes

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FAJITA PITAS



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I was late coming home one evening and forgot to pick up tortillas for the fajitas we planned for dinner. So we used pita bread that I had in the freezer instead. The warm chicken-filled pockets, garnished with a homemade sauce and other tasty toppings, are often requested when we're hungry for something in a hurry. -Diana Jones, Springtown, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium tomato, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 large sweet pepper, halved and seeded
1 large onion, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese
8 pita pocket halves
Optional: Guacamole and sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. For salsa, combine first 4 ingredients; stir in 1 tablespoon oil., Brush pepper halves and onion slices with remaining oil. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place vegetables and chicken on an oiled grill rack over medium heat. Grill, covered, until vegetables are tender and a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, 4-6 minutes per side., Cut vegetables and chicken into strips; toss with cheese. Spoon into pita halves; place on a baking sheet. Bake until cheese is melted, 5-7 minutes. Serve with salsa and, if desired, guacamole and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 511mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FAJITAS IN PITAS



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For a weekend lunch with company, we grill chicken and peppers to stuff inside pita pockets. The dressing doubles as a grilling sauce and a sandwich spread. -Clara Coulson Minney, Washington Court House, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 green onion, chopped
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 medium sweet red peppers, halved and seeded
2 medium green peppers, halved and seeded
8 pita pocket halves, warmed
8 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, green onion, mustard and pepper; reserve 1/3 cup for assembling. Spread remaining mixture over chicken and peppers., Grill chicken and peppers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165° and peppers are tender. Cut chicken into 1/2-in. slices; cut peppers into 1-in. slices., Spread reserved mayonnaise mixture inside pita halves; fill with lettuce, chicken and peppers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515 calories, Fat 24g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 640mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

CHICKEN FAJITA PITA



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Kids and adults alike love these tasty Tex-Mex inspired Chicken Fajita Pitas. Served up in a pita pocket, not only are they fun to eat, they're also easy to prepare.

Provided by Sheila Thigpen

Categories     Sandwiches

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Nonstick cooking spray
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds boneless (skinless chicken breasts)
1 large onion (halved)
3 medium bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
6 8-inch pita pocket rounds, split

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Lightly coat a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Cut the chicken, crosswise into 3/4-inch strips. Cut the onion, and bell peppers into 3/4-inch strips, and place on the baking sheet.
  • Drizzle the oil over the chicken and vegetables, tossing gently to coat. Evenly sprinkle the fajita spice blend on top of the mixture and give it another quick stir.
  • Bake until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and squeeze lime juice on top.
  • Use tongs to fill the pita pockets and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 260 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 36 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Sodium 452 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g

CHICKEN FAJITAS



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The bell peppers in this dish work to keep your skin looking great. Their vitamin C helps build firming collagen and fends off damaging free radicals.

Provided by Georgia Downard

Categories     Chicken     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Bell Pepper     Healthy     Self     Quick and Healthy     Back to School     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch strips
1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Vegetable oil cooking spray
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 whole-wheat tortillas (8 inches each)
4 tablespoons salsa, divided
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
4 teaspoons nonfat plain Greek yogurt
2 radishes, thinly sliced (optional)
1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. In a bowl, toss chicken with garlic, juice, 1 teaspoon oil, chili powder and cumin; marinate 20 minutes. Coat a rimmed sheet pan with cooking spray; add chicken with marinade, onion, bell peppers, tomatoes with chiles, salt, black pepper and remaining 1 tsp oil; toss to combine. Roast, stirring once, until chicken is cooked through, 20 minutes. Wrap tortillas in foil; heat in oven during last 10 minutes of roasting time. Stir 2 tablespoons salsa and 2 tablespoonscilantro into chicken mixture; divide evenly among tortillas, along with remaining 2 tablespoons salsa, yogurt and remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro. Garnish with radish slices and lime wedges, if desired.

PITA CHICKEN FAJITAS



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My mother found this recipe on the back of a pita bread bag. It came out great and its also low-cal.

Provided by TexasKelly

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons salad oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb chicken cutlet, cut in thin strips
1 large green peppers or 1 large yellow pepper, cut in strips
1 large onion, sliced
2 tablespoons lime juice
4 pita bread

Steps:

  • In large skillet, heat oil, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt& pepper over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken; saute 4 minutes or until tender.
  • Add red pepper, onion and lime juice; saute 4 minutes.
  • Cut 1/3 off each pita and fill with chicken mixture.
  • If desired, top with salsa and sour cream.
  • Makes 4 sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.6, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 690, Carbohydrate 41.3, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 4.3, Protein 32.7

CHICKEN FAJITA PITA



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Make and share this Chicken Fajita Pita recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pink cook

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 8h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup Italian salad dressing (fat free)
1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
3 chicken breast halves, skinned and boned
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 (7 inch) pita bread rounds, halved (or use flour tortillas)
1/4 cup ranch salad dressing (or use low-fat yogurt)
picante sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine Italian salad dressing and soy sauce in a medium bowl and add chicken. Cover and chill at least 8 hours. Remove chicken from marinade and reserve.
  • Grill chicken over medium heat 10 minutes on each side or until well cooked and light browned. Cut into strips and keep it warm.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet and place over medium-high heat until hot and add peppers and onion slices. Cook until vegetables are crisp-tender and then add grilled chicken strips.
  • Fill pita halves with chicken and vegetables and serve with Ranch salad dressing or yogurt and picante sauce, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.3, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 38.9, Sodium 1384.5, Carbohydrate 30, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 5.4, Protein 16.7

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