Southwestern Pita Pockets
Elevate your mealtime with these vibrant and flavorful Southwestern Pita Pockets! Perfectly soft whole wheat pitas are stuffed with a zesty combination of shredded chicken, black beans, sweet corn, crisp red bell pepper, and melty cheddar cheese, all tossed in a creamy, spiced lime dressing. Fresh cilantro and crunchy romaine lettuce add a refreshing touch, while a quick skillet warm-up gives the pita a deliciously toasty exterior. This easy, 20-minute recipe is packed with wholesome ingredients and bold southwestern flavors, making it ideal for a quick lunch, light dinner, or meal prep. Serve these pita pockets with a side of lime wedges and watch them vanish from the table!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces whole wheat pita bread
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels, cooked
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, shredded
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, bell pepper, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped cilantro.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, lime juice, ground cumin, chili powder, and salt to make the dressing.
Step 3
Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture, stirring until everything is evenly coated.
Step 4
Cut each pita bread in half to form pockets, then gently open each pocket to make room for the filling.
Step 5
Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Warm each pita half on both sides until soft, about 1-2 minutes per side.
Step 6
Stuff each pita half with a mix of the chicken filling and shredded romaine lettuce.
Step 7
Serve immediately, optionally garnished with extra cilantro or lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1789.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2739.2 |
| Total Fat 100.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 48.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.9g | |
| Cholesterol 584.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3430.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 248.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 44.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 32.3g | |
| Protein 230.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 5.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1249.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 22.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3602.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories