Chicken Caesar Pitas Recipe

Name: Chicken Caesar Pitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary; 3 slices bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes; butter flavored cooking spray; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1/2 pound bacon; 1 large head romaine lettuce leaves, torn into bite size pieces; 1 (8 ounce) bottle bottled Caesar salad dressing; freshly grated Parmesan cheese to taste; salt and black pepper to taste; 1 (10 ounce) package (6-inch) pocket pita bread, halved

Servings: persons

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
3 slices bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
butter flavored cooking spray
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 pound bacon
1 large head romaine lettuce leaves, torn into bite size pieces
1 (8 ounce) bottle bottled Caesar salad dressing
freshly grated Parmesan cheese to taste
salt and black pepper to taste
1 (10 ounce) package (6-inch) pocket pita bread, halved

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Place chicken in a saucepan with garlic powder, thyme, and rosemary; add water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat medium-low, cover, and simmer until chicken is tender and no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. Remove chicken, let cool, and cut into strips.
3
Meanwhile, place bread cubes on a baking sheet. Spray with butter spray; sprinkle with garlic salt and parsley.
4
Bake bread cubes in preheated oven for 5 minutes. Turn cubes; spray again with butter spray and sprinkle with garlic salt and parsley. Bake another 5 to 10 minutes until golden brown and crunchy. Remove croutons, and let cool.
5
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly browned and crispy. Remove bacon from skillet, drain on paper towels and crumble.
6
Combine chicken, bacon, lettuce, and croutons in a large bowl. Toss with Caesar salad dressing and Parmesan cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper and toss again. Spoon salad mixture into pita bread halves.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, and more.

Yes, Chicken Caesar Pitas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Caesar Pitas

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