Southwest Chicken Pileup

Sharbysyd's Note:

Chicken and veggies on top of a pita. I saw this recipe on the Biggest Loser Workout #2 video. This recipe can also be made vegetarian by skipping the chicken and sauteing the bean in the Mexican seasoning and garlic powder for a few minutes.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 1

Yield: 1.0 pita

• 1 teaspoon Mexican seasoning or 1 teaspoon southwest seasoning
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 small boneless chicken breast
• 1 whole wheat pita bread
• 2 tablespoons hummus , preferably red pepper flavor
• 2 tablespoons canned black beans , drained
• 3 red onion strips
• 3 slices red bell peppers
• 2 tablespoons chopped tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 tablespoons finely shredded light cheddar cheese
• 4 teaspoons guacamole or 4 teaspoons fat free sour cream

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 450*.
2. Sprinkle the seasoning and garlic powder over the chicken and grill the chicken on high heat until it's no longer pink - about 3-5 min per side. Transfer to cutting board. Let sit 5 min and chop into bite sized pieces.
3. Take pita and grill 1-2 min each side until toasted then remove and put on a baking sheet.
4. Spread hummus on pita and then layer with beans, chicken, onion, red pepper, tomato, cilantro and cheese.
5. Bake 6-8 min until cheese is melted, let stand 5 minutes. Top with guacamole or sour cream.
6. Slice in wedges and serve.