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Nutrition Facts
Chicken Pinto Pita
Amount per Serving
Calories
325
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
48
mg
16
%
Sodium
437
mg
19
%
Potassium
630
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
44
g
15
%
Fiber
9
g
38
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
26
g
52
%
Vitamin A
715
IU
14
%
Vitamin C
22
mg
27
%
Calcium
41
mg
4
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Chicken Pinto Pita
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into strips
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1/4 cup green onions thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup red pepper chopped small
- 1 1/2 cups pinto beans rinsed and thoroughly drained
- 1/4 cup tomato chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 6 whole wheat pitas halved, toasted
Instructions
- Heat oil in skillet on medium heat.
- Once oil is hot, not smoking, add chicken, season with salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken until firm to the touch, stir periodically, about 3-5 minutes.Then add pinto beans, garlic, green onions, red peppers, pinto beans, tomato, parsley and salt. Stir.
- Cook until mixture is heated through, about 2-3 minutes.Remove from heat, and portion into toasted pita halves. Serve with lime wedge.
