Nutty Chicken Pita Sandwiches Recipe

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When company is coming for lunch, this is my favorite sandwich to make, since it looks and tastes a bit fancy. Even kids like it because of the crunchy nuts and creamy filling. -Glenda Schwarz, Morden, Manitoba

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Nutty Chicken Pita Sandwiches Recipe

Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Yield: 3-6 Servings

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Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
3 large pita breads, halved

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, milk and lemon juice until smooth. Stir in the chicken, green pepper, onions, mustard, thyme, salt and pepper; refrigerate.
Just before serving, stir in walnuts. Spoon about 1/2 cup filling into each pita half. Yield: 3-6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 347 calories, 20 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 84 mg cholesterol, 514 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 21 g protein.

Originally published as Nutty Chicken Pita Sandwiches in Taste of Home April/May 1996, p27