Southwestern Chicken Pitas with Chipotle Sauce

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

This is a quick, great tasting sandwich that's a little spicy. This spice mixture is similar to the (great) Philly Steak Sandwich recipe submitted by Wendy L, but modified for the Southwestern flavor. The sauce is best prepared before hand to let flavors blend.

Southwestern Chicken Pitas with Chipotle Sauce

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Southwestern Chicken Pitas with Chipotle Sauce

Ingredients

1 cup plain nonfat yogurt

4 tablespoons chopped green onions

2 chipotle peppers

4 tablespoons peanut butter

¼ teaspoon salt

1 pound skinless

boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1/2 inch strips

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon pepper

½ teaspoon chili powder

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon ground cumin

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

divided

1 medium onion

sliced

1 red bell pepper

julienned

4 (6-inch) pitas

1 cup shredded lettuce

1 cup shredded white Cheddar cheese

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Directions

Step 1

In a blender or food processor combine yogurt chopped green onion chipotle peppers peanut butter and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Blend until smooth. Place in a sealed container and refrigerate.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 3

Place chicken in a large bowl. Mix together 1/2 teaspoon salt pepper chili powder oregano and cumin; sprinkle over chicken. Heat half of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onions and red peppers until tender; transfer to a plate and set aside. Wrap pitas in foil and place in oven for about 10 minutes.

Step 4

Heat remaining oil in skillet and saute chicken until no longer pink. Add the onions and red peppers and cook for 2 more minutes.

Step 5

Cut pitas in half and stuff with chicken mixture. Serve with lettuce cheese and chipotle sauce.

Nutritional Information

Southwestern Chicken Pitas with Chipotle Sauce

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 646.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 46.3g 93%

Carbohydrates: 48.2g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 4.2g 17%

Sugars: 8.4g

Fat: 30.3g 47%

Saturated Fat: 9.8g 49%

Cholesterol: 96.8mg 32%

Vitamin A Iu: 1749.1IU 35%

Niacin Equivalents: 25.1mg 193%

Vitamin B6: 0.9mg 57%

Vitamin C: 46.3mg 77%

Folate: 113.6mcg 28%

Calcium: 373.1mg 37%

Iron: 3.6mg 20%

Magnesium: 91.5mg 33%

Potassium: 655.3mg 18%

Sodium: 1155.4mg 46%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 51%

Calories From Fat: 272.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.