SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN PITAS WITH CHIPOTLE SAUCE

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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.

Provided by L810C

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • Heat remaining oil in skillet, and saute chicken until no longer pink. Add the onions and red peppers, and cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Cut pitas in half, and stuff with chicken mixture. Serve with lettuce, cheese, and chipotle sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48.2 g, Cholesterol 96.8 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 46.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 1155.4 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken pitas were so flavorful and juicy. I loved the chipotle sauce, too. It was the perfect amount of heat. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Wali Ullah
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my chicken pitas turned out dry and bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but the chicken just didn't have any flavor. I was really disappointed.


Catherine Patin
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These chicken pitas are the perfect meal for a busy weeknight. They're quick and easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family. I love that I can use leftover chicken to make them, too.


Doll Loci
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I'm always looking for new and easy recipes to make for dinner. This recipe was perfect! The chicken pitas were delicious and my family loved them. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Alex Vasov
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken pitas turned out great! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the chipotle sauce was the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Phuti Phukubje
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said the chicken was cooked perfectly and the chipotle sauce was delicious.


Laurentiu Pirvu
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken pitas, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The chicken was tender and the chipotle sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make it again.


Md Sohag Ali
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also like to add some black beans and corn to the filling for a more hearty meal.


Srijana Basnet
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the chipotle sauce is the perfect balance of heat and smokiness.


Retag Mohamed
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These chicken pitas are so good! I love the smoky flavor from the chipotle sauce.


Md Mamun Miya
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken pitas and asked for the recipe.


Koki Yaya
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These chicken pitas were delicious! The chipotle sauce was a bit spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I would definitely make this recipe again.


saoda rahman
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I usually double the recipe because everyone always wants seconds.


Kiron Khan
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This was a quick and easy recipe to follow. The chicken turned out tender and flavorful, and the chipotle sauce was the perfect complement. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables, and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


tshego gwebu
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken pitas, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of flavors was amazing, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again soon.


Donald Franklin
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the chipotle sauce added the perfect amount of heat. I will definitely be making this again.