ITALIAN CHICKEN POCKETS

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"My sister-in-law prepared these hearty sandwiches that are filled with chicken, mushrooms and pepperoni," writes Tricia Buss of Telford, Pennsylvania. "My husband loved them so much, he insisted I ask for the recipe."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
1 cup spaghetti sauce
3 pita breads (6 inches), halved and warmed
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook chicken over medium heat in oil until no longer pink. Add green pepper and mushrooms; cook until tender, stirring occasionally. Add pepperoni and spaghetti sauce; heat through., Spoon into pita bread halves. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 700mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.