This was very easy to make and very flavorful. I baked my chicken in the oven as I don't like using precooked chicken. I shared it with a co-worker and she loved it also. Will definately make again!!
Little Italy Chicken Pitas with Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette
Use oil from the sun-dried tomatoes to prepare the vinaigrette for this zesty sandwich. Chilled green grapes are a cool side.
Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 2 stuffed pita halves)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 342
- Calories from fat: 24%
- Fat: 9.1g
- Saturated fat: 2.8g
- Monounsaturated fat: 4.2g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 1.3g
- Protein: 26.4g
- Carbohydrate: 37.3g
- Fiber: 2.4g
- Cholesterol: 56mg
- Iron: 2.7mg
- Sodium: 397mg
- Calcium: 162mg
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken breast (about 3/4 pound)
- 1 cup chopped tomato (about 1 medium)
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated Asiago cheese
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
- 6 (6-inch) pitas, cut in half
- 3 cups mixed baby greens
Preparation
- Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Stir in chicken, tomato, cheese, and basil. Line each pita half with 1/4 cup greens. Divide chicken mixture evenly among pita halves.
Little Italy Chicken Pitas with Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Sandwiches
- CONVENIENCE: Make-Ahead, Portable/Picnic
- CUISINE: Italian, Mediterranean, Greek
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Poultry
- OCCASION: Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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