AVOCADO CHICKEN PITAS

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"I've had this recipe for years and usually made it with chicken breasts. Just recently, I started using rotisserie chicken from the store cut into strips. Very quick!" notes Barbara Hunt of Nipomo, California.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 whole pita breads
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
3/4 pound rotisserie chicken, cut into strips
1 medium tomato, chopped
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Brush one side of each pita bread with oil. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until browned and crisp. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mash avocado with the lemon juice, salt, garlic powder and hot pepper sauce. Spread over pitas. Layer with chicken, tomato and cheese. , Bake for 5-6 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 723 calories, Fat 42g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 1265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 46g protein.

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