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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (444g) Recipe makes 1 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 3/8 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Calories 554
Calories from Fat 117		(21%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 13.1g	20%
	Saturated Fat 3.0g	14%
	Monounsaturated Fat 6.3g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
	Trans Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 140mg		46%
Sodium 874mg		36%
Potassium 895mg		25%
Total Carbohydrate 42.5g		14%
	Dietary Fiber 6.1g	24%
	Sugars 2.5g
Protein 66.5g		132%
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For-Pitas-Sake! Parmesan Chicken

Recipe #354071 | 20 min | 10 min prep | add private note

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By: Lainey6605
Feb 5, 2009

This was one of my entries for RSC #13. This pita sandwich makes a delicious and healthy lunch. The moist and lightly breaded and baked chicken is complemented nicely by the crunchy vegetables and the Swiss cheese adds a wonderful creaminess. I buy the chicken breasts at the grocery store that are already thinly sliced. Updated on Feb. 27, 2009, after reviewers suggestions.

SERVES 1 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Vegetable Mixture

2 tablespoons fresh cucumbers, peeled and finely diced
2 tablespoons broccoli slaw mix
1 tablespoon red onion, finely diced
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
3/8 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
fresh ground black pepper or cayenne pepper, to taste
seasoning salt, to taste
lemon juice, to taste

Chicken

1 teaspoon parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
paprika, dash
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
fresh ground black pepper, dash
1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
1 whole wheat pita bread, toasted
1 (3/4 ounce) Laughing Cow light swiss cheese, wedge

Directions

1
In a small bowl, combine all vegetable mixture ingredients, cover and chill in refrigerator while you get the other ingredients ready.
2
To prepare the chicken, spray a skillet with nonstick spray.
3
In resealable plastic bag, combine cheese, breadcrumbs, paprika, parsley, garlic powder and ground black pepper; shake well.
4
Add the chicken breast to the bag, seal it and shake until the chicken is well coated.
5
Cook chicken in skillet for about 6 minutes or until no longer pink inside.
6
Cut the pita bread in half to open the pocket.
7
Spread the cheese wedge on the inside of the pita bread.
8
Fill the pita pocket with the chicken and vegetable mixture.
9
Enjoy!

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From: Elmotoo

On Feb 22, 2009

LOL, Rita, but I agree: For Pita's Sake this was yummy! The cheese really didn't do much for me as a spread but otherwise, YUM! And easy! I also think there was too much red onion & used only 1TB per person. I fried my breasts because I love my cast iron skillet. I wonder if melting the cheese on top of the chicken & then adding it to the pita w/the other stuff might work for the weird-about-cheese folks like me?

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From: ~Rita~

On Feb 20, 2009

FOR PETE`S-SAKE this was delish!!!!I made this recipe for 4 people. I found the onion way to much so I used 1/2 the amount using a sweet onion. And it still gave a nice bite. Four breast seemed too much so I used 2 breasts equaling 1 pound. Found the amount of breading prefect for this amount. I also cooked in a pan stove top with a light spray of Pam. Taking about 6 minutes of cooking time. So no preheating. The oven seemed to use to much energy for so little time to cook. I toasted the pita over an open flame toasting both sides. Cutting in half and opening the pockets. Then spreading the cheese and filling with chicken and veggie mixture. I must say my mouth taste good as I type the review!!! Spices are right on for us! I would have given this 5 stars according to the changes I made, But being this is a RSC #13 contest it would have been way to much chicken and onions if I followed the recipe. Also wasn`t sure on how to present it. The directions seemed to just top the pita halves. That being it would be messy. So went for filling the pockets. Great job! I loved these and so did DH! Thanks!

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