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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, bell pepper, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, lime juice, ground cumin, chili powder, and salt to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture, stirring until everything is evenly coated.
Cut each pita bread in half to form pockets, then gently open each pocket to make room for the filling.
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.
Stuff each pita half with a mix of the chicken filling and shredded romaine lettuce.
Serve immediately, optionally garnished with extra cilantro or lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
656 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.7 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 146 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 803 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.2 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.1 g | ||
| Protein | 57.4 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 299 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 901 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
