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Avocado Chicken Pitas Recipe

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“I've had this recipe for years and usually made it with chicken breasts. Just recently, I started using rotisserie chicken from the store cut into strips. Very quick!” notes Barbara Hunt of Nipomo, California.

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Avocado Chicken Pitas Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

25 5 30

Ingredients

4 whole pita breads
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
3/4 pound rotisserie chicken, cut into strips
1 medium tomato, chopped
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

Brush one side of each pita bread with oil. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until browned and crisp.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mash avocado with the lemon juice, salt, garlic powder and hot pepper sauce. Spread over pitas. Layer with chicken, tomato and cheese.
Bake for 5-6 minutes or until cheese is melted. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 723 calories, 42 g fat (16 g saturated fat), 121 mg cholesterol, 1,265 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 46 g protein.

Originally published as Avocado Chicken Pitas in Simple & Delicious March/April 2008, p47

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Aug. 09, 2011 by suzanneg81

Very good and easy.

Reviewed on Apr. 04, 2011 by ellen.n.arling

delicious and easy! the pita bread makes a nice crispy crust.

Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2010 by 1courage

My family loves this recipe and have made it many times. It is quick and easy-definitely try this!

Reviewed on Jul. 07, 2009 by moyesboyzmom

I was so excited when I tried this recipe, and discovered that my kids would eat avocado this way! Kid and Adult friendly!

Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2008 by nfdill

My husband and I loved this! We will definitely be making this again!

Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2008 by c3clark

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Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2008 by GBakes

Delicious! I loved it! I didn't have any chicken, but I used bacon bits instead and it was awesome! Thanks for a great recipe, that I will certainly use again!