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Heart Healthy Chicken Pita Sandwich Recipe

               
Chicken Pita Sandwich
Shredded chicken and sun-dried tomatoes make these portable pita sandwiches a must-have in your recipe arsenal. Chopped scallions and capers add a pleasant sharpness to this Mediterranean meal.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 6 servings
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp chopped drained sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp dried tarragon
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
4 cups shredded cooked chicken breast (about 3/4 lb)
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/2 cup (2 oz) grated part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 scallions, chopped
1 Tbsp capers, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
6 pitas (6-inch diameter), cut in half
3 cups baby mixed greens
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Directions
Step 1

In a large bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, oil, sun-dried tomatoes, black pepper, tarragon and garlic. Stir in chicken, tomato, cheese, scallions, capers and basil.

Step 2

Line each pita half with 1/4 cup greens. Divide chicken mixture evenly among pita halves.

Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 310
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Dietary Review:
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Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
This recipe has been reviewed by a dietitian.
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1 pita, 1/2 cup mixed greens, 1/2 cup chicken
Per serving:
calories:310
total fat:8g
sat fat:2g
cholesterol:54mg
sodium:550mg
total carb:36g
fibers:5g
proteins:20g

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About This Healthy Recipe

If you’re looking for a heart-healthy sandwich that delivers on taste, be sure to try these chicken pita sandwiches. This Mediterranean-inspired sandwich is loaded with fresh flavor so it stays low in sodium and fat while still exciting your palate. Since the pitas provide a handy pocket for housing the healthy ingredients, it’s a portable lunch you can eat on the go. These easy-to-make sandwiches take just minutes to prepare, thanks to the already-cooked chicken breast (they’re a great meal prep lunch or a tasty way to use leftovers). They’re filled with heart-healthy veggies, including tomatoes, mixed greens and scallions. And at only 310 calories per sandwich with 20g of protein, this low-calorie lunch recipe can easily fit into your weight loss plans. When you make these chicken pita pockets, your taste buds won’t be the only ones thanking you – your heart and waistline will be happy, too!

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Heart Healthy Chicken Pita Sandwich Recipe
Ingredients
Recipe yields 6 servings
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp chopped drained sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp dried tarragon
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
4 cups shredded cooked chicken breast (about 3/4 lb)
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/2 cup (2 oz) grated part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 scallions, chopped
1 Tbsp capers, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
6 pitas (6-inch diameter), cut in half
3 cups baby mixed greens
Directions
Step 1

In a large bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, oil, sun-dried tomatoes, black pepper, tarragon and garlic. Stir in chicken, tomato, cheese, scallions, capers and basil.

Step 2

Line each pita half with 1/4 cup greens. Divide chicken mixture evenly among pita halves.

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