20.5.08

Chicken Taco Pita Pockets

1 small avocado, thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt

2 cups finely cut-up cooked chicken

1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
1 small onion, sliced and separated into rings
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

8 pita breads (about 3 1/2 inches in diameter)

2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese (8 ounces) 1 cup shredded lettuce

1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup taco sauce

Sprinkle avocado slices with lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Mix chicken, chiles, onion, oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt in 1-quart microwavable casserole. Cover tightly and microwave on HIGH for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes until chicken is hot.

Split each pita halfway around edge with knife. Separate to form pocket. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture into each pita. Top with cheese, lettuce and avocado.

Serve with sour cream and taco sauce.

Makes 8 sandwiches.


No comments: