CHICKEN CAESAR PITAS

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Hand-held and picnic friendly, these chicken-stuffed pockets pack a double dose of whole grains from brown rice and whole wheat pitas. The chicken can be made up to 2 days in advance for a fast-fix lunch. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon dried mint
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups torn romaine
1 cup ready-to-serve brown rice
1/2 cup reduced-fat Caesar vinaigrette
8 whole wheat pita pocket halves

Steps:

  • In a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle, combine the first five ingredients; grind until mixture becomes fine. Rub over chicken. , On a greased grill, cook chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. When cool enough to handle, cut into 1/2-in. strips. Refrigerate until chilled., In a large bowl, combine the chicken, romaine and rice. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Serve in pitas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 10 g fat (2 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65 mg cholesterol, Sodium 919 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44 g carbohydrate (3 g sugars, Fiber 5 g fiber), Protein 31 g protein.

Md Milon Hossain sujon
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of bread and fillings, and it's always delicious.


D.A Hutchinson
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These pitas were a great way to use up leftover chicken. I added some extra vegetables to the filling and they were even better.


alee8kailei
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my chicken caesar pitas turned out really dry. I think I might have overcooked the chicken.


Kathleen Hoffman
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I made these pitas for lunch and they were perfect. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the dressing was creamy and tangy.


Mdmahbubar Rahman
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken caesar pitas were delicious and everyone at my dinner party raved about them.


Zahid Turbani
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The chicken caesar pitas were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some extra seasoning next time.


Denika Frank
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These pitas were easy to make and turned out great! I used store-bought caesar dressing and it worked just fine.


Khattak
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken caesar pitas are always a hit at parties and potlucks.


Naauao Nalimu
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This recipe was a disaster! The chicken was dry and overcooked, and the dressing was too runny.


Cheryl Augustine
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I'm not a big fan of caesar dressing, but I still enjoyed this recipe. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the pitas were soft and fluffy.


MD:Rajib Boos
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These pitas were amazing! I made them for a party and everyone loved them. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the dressing was delicious.


dhaivat sharma
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The chicken caesar pitas were a little dry for my taste. I think I would add more dressing next time.


Erick Herrera
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I loved the simplicity of this recipe. It was easy to follow and didn't require any fancy ingredients. The end result was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Raz King
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This chicken caesar pita recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the caesar dressing was creamy and tangy. The pitas were the perfect vessel for all of the delicious ingredients.