Easy Chicken Pitas

Name: Easy Chicken Pitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 Stuffed Pita, 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 lb chicken breast, cut in 1-inch cubes; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 (16 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained; 3 green onions, sliced; 1 red bell pepper; 1/4 cup parsley, diced; 6 pita pockets; 1 tablespoon sour cream, per pita; salt & freshly ground black pepper

Submitted by Chef #1545490

"Chicken Pitas"

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 12
Yields:: 1 Stuffed Pita
Serves:: 6

ingredients

1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 lb chicken breast, cut in 1-inch cubes
4 tablespoons olive oil
¹⁄₄ cup lemon juice
2 (16 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
3 green onions, sliced
1 red bell pepper
¹⁄₄ cup parsley, diced
6 pita pockets
1 tablespoon sour cream, per pita
salt & freshly ground black pepper

directions

1. Combine cumin and chili powder in a plastic bag. Add chicken and shake to coat.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring frequently. Take off heat, set aside to cool.
3. Combine remaining ingredients, mixing well. Stir in chicken. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4. Cut top off pitas to open. Divide chicken mixture among the pitas; top with yogurt or sour cream, if desired. Makes 6 servings.