Chicken Pita Sandwiches

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Chicken Pita Sandwiches

Ready in 15 minutes.  Serves 6.  Includes 1/3 Cup fruits & vegetables per serving!

Ingredients:

  • 2 C cooked chicken, chopped
  • 1/2 C celery, diced
  • 1/2 C apple, diced
  • 1/2 C grapes, halved
  • 1/3 C dried cranberries OR raisins
  • 1/3 C plain low-fat yogurt
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 6 small green leafy lettuce leaves
  • 3 (6-inch) whole wheat pita breads, halved

Instructions:

  1. In a medium bowl, combine chicken, celery, apple, grapes, dried cranberries, and yogurt. Mix gently.
  2. Season with pepper.
  3. Place 1 lettuce leaf in each pita half. Fill pita with chicken mixture, dividing evenly.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories 170; Protein 17g; Carbohydrates 22g; Sugar 8g; Fiber 3g; Total Fat 2.5g; (Saturated Fat 0.5g); Sodium 170mg; Cholesterol 35mg

 Source: UNL Extension Nutrition Education Program