Chicken Fajita Pita

Recipe: Nutrition
Egg-free
Nut-free
Soy-free
High-Fiber
Low-Sugar
Dish type
Main Dish
Serves
4
Ready in
25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 (5- to- 6-oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tsp. chili seasoning
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil, divided
  • 1 large red bell pepper, seeded, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, cut into 1½-inch strips
  • 4 large whole-wheat pitas
  • 2 tbsp. light mayonnaise
  • 4 (1-oz.) slices Cheddar
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce

Directions

Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Ready in
25 minutes
  1. Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat grill to medium (300°F to 350°F). Rub chicken with chili seasoning; drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the oil; season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Place chicken on grill. Grill 15 to 20 minutes or until instant-read thermometer registers 165°F, turning once. Transfer to a cutting board; let cool. Cut into thin slices.
  3. Meanwhile, place bell pepper and onion in a grill basket or on a large sheet of heavy-duty foil. Drizzle with remaining oil; season with salt and pepper to taste. Place vegetables on grill. Grill 5 minutes or until softened.
  4. Place pitas on grill. Grill 1 minute per side. Slice pitas in half to open pocket. Spread inside of each pocket with mayonnaise; add 1 cheese slice and shredded lettuce. Fill with grilled vegetables and sliced chicken. Place 2 filled pita halves on each of 4 plates, and serve.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size
1
Per Serving
Calories 546, Calories Fat 194, Total Fat 21g, Saturated Fat 6g, Cholesterol 137mg, Sodium 637mg, Carbohydrate 33g, Protein 53g
Serving Size1
Calories546
Calories Fat194
Calories (fat) extra35
Total Fat21g
Total Fat (extra)33
Saturated Fat6g
Saturated Fat (extra)33
Cholesterol137mg
Cholesterol (extra)46
Sodium637mg
Sodium (extra)27
Potassium456mg
Carbohydrate33g
Carbohydrate (extra)11
Fiber6g
Fiber (extra)25
Sugars4g
Protein53g
Omega30g
Vitamin A576IU
Vitamin A (extra)12
Vitamin C34mg
Vitamin C (extra)58
Iron3mg
Iron (extra)3