Easy Chicken Pitas Recipe

Name: Easy Chicken Pitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 lb chicken breast, cut in 1-inch cubes; 4 tablespoons olive oil; ¼ cup lemon juice; 2 (16 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained; 3 green onions, sliced; 1 red bell pepper; ¼ cup parsley, diced; 6 pita pockets; 1 tablespoon sour cream, per pita; salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 lb chicken breast, cut in 1-inch cubes
4 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
2 (16 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
3 green onions, sliced
1 red bell pepper
¼ cup parsley, diced
6 pita pockets
1 tablespoon sour cream, per pita
salt & freshly ground black pepper

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Combine cumin and chili powder in a plastic bag.
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Add chicken and shake to coat.
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Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium heat.
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Add chicken; cook 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring frequently.
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Take off heat, set aside to cool.
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Combine remaining ingredients, mixing well.
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Stir in chicken.
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Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Cut top off pitas to open.
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Divide chicken mixture among the pitas; top with yogurt or sour cream, if desired.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 lb chicken breast, cut in 1-inch cubes, 4 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Easy Chicken 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.

Easy Chicken Pitas

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