Best Southwestern Pita Pockets Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN PITA POCKETS

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These are easy and healthy--great for lunch at home or school or work! Found at msn.com in an article on FAST meals!

Provided by spatchcock

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 6 pitas

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup chunky salsa (I like it HOT HOT HOT)
1/2 cup mayonnaise (I use FF)
6 pita breads
12 slices smoked turkey or 12 slices chicken
12 slices monterey jack pepper cheese
2 cups shredded lettuce (I use spinach)
1 cup sliced ripe black olives

Steps:

COMBINE half the salsa and mayonnaise in a small bowl.
In each pita half, place a slice of turkey, a slice of cheese, lettuce and olives; top with remaining salsa.

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

Ingredients

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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