Chicken taco pita pockets

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Recipe by: yorwyn

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Preparation Time:

10 Min

Serves:

Difficulty:

Easy

Cost:

Main Ingredients:

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

Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

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.