Southwestern Pita Pockets 🥙
Description
These Southwestern Pita Pockets are a delightful blend of flavors, offering a quick and healthy meal option perfect for lunch whether you’re at home, school, or work. Inspired by a recipe found on MSN.com, these pockets are part of the fast meal trend, requiring minimal preparation time. Packed with the savory essence of the Southwestern U.S., they’re ideal for spring and summer enjoyment.
Recipe Overview
- Cook Time: Not specified
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
- Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Meat, Southwestern U.S., Spring, Summer, < 15 Mins, No Cook, Beginner Cook, Easy
- Yield: 6 pitas
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 469.1
- Fat: 21.4g
- Saturated Fat: 11.5g
- Cholesterol: 73.4mg
- Sodium: 1563.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 39.6g
- Fiber: 2.9g
- Sugar: 3.1g
- Protein: 30g
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chunky salsa |
| 1/2 | Mayonnaise |
| 6 | Chicken (sliced) |
| 12 | Monterey Jack pepper cheese |
| 12 | Lettuce (leaves) |
| 2 | Black olives |
Instructions
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Combine half of the chunky salsa and mayonnaise in a small bowl, creating a zesty dressing for your pockets.
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Prepare the pita pockets by slicing them open to form a pocket for the filling.
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Layer each pita half with sliced chicken, Monterey Jack pepper cheese, fresh lettuce leaves, and black olives, distributing them evenly among the pockets.
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Drizzle the prepared salsa-mayonnaise mixture over the fillings in each pita pocket, ensuring each bite bursts with flavor.
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Serve immediately and enjoy the vibrant blend of Southwestern flavors encapsulated in each delicious bite!
These Southwestern Pita Pockets offer a satisfying meal solution that’s quick to assemble and bursting with flavor. Whether you’re looking for a speedy lunch option or a flavorful snack, these pockets are sure to impress with their delightful combination of ingredients. So gather your ingredients and get ready to indulge in a taste of the Southwest!
