Fajita Pitas Recipe

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I was late coming home one evening and forgot to pick up tortillas for the fajitas we planned for dinner. So we used pita bread that I had in the freezer instead. The warm chicken-filled pockets, garnished with a homemade sauce and other tasty toppings, are often requested when we're hungry for something in a hurry. -Diana Jones, Springtown, Texas

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Fajita Pitas Recipe
  • Prep: 40 min. Bake: 10 min.
  • Yield: 8 Servings
40 10 50

Ingredients

  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 1 large green pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese
  • 8 pita breads (6 inches), halved
  • SAUCE:
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium tomato, finely chopped
  • 1/2 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • Guacamole and sour cream, optional

Directions

  • Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Cut into strips.
  • In a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil until crisp-tender. Add chicken and cheese.
  • Stuff into pita halves; place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Meanwhile, for sauce, combine the onion, tomato, jalapeno, cilantro and oil in a bowl. Serve sauce, guacamole and sour cream if desired with pitas. Yield: 8 servings.

Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 345 calories, 14 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 33 mg cholesterol, 532 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 15 g protein.

Originally published as Fajita Pitas in Quick Cooking March/April 2000, p31

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Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2011 by lovemydior

I really liked this recipe. I didn't get the chance to grill the chicken so I cooked the chicken in a skillet with chicken broth and salt and pepper. Even my daughter liked. I would make it again.


Reviewed on Jan. 07, 2011 by sbreinhardt

This was good, my daughter did not care for.. But the rest of us thought it was a decent meal..


Reviewed on May. 30, 2010 by justmbeth

A nice alternative to regular faijias


Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2010 by lavernetaylor

these are wonderful. I have a handicapped daughter with cerebral palsy, i made pocket tacos for her about 30 years ago because the taco shells crumbled in her hands. she could have a taco and handle it herself. she is 40 years old now and still loves them, she loves the fajitas also.

 
 
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