Southwestern Chicken Pitas With Chipotle Sauce

Name: Southwestern Chicken Pitas With Chipotle Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt; 4 tablespoons chopped green onions; 2 chipotle peppers; 4 tablespoons peanut butter; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1/2 inch strips; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 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

Servings: persons

1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
4 tablespoons chopped green onions
2 chipotle peppers
4 tablespoons peanut butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1/2 inch strips
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 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

1
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.
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3
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.
4
Heat remaining oil in skillet, and saute chicken until no longer pink. Add the onions and red peppers, and cook for 2 more minutes.
5
Cut pitas in half, and stuff with chicken mixture. Serve with lettuce, cheese, and chipotle sauce.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt, 4 tablespoons chopped green onions, 2 chipotle peppers, 4 tablespoons peanut butter, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Chicken Pitas With Chipotle Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!