Chicken Pita and Yogurt Casserole

SUBMITTED BY: Hala 

"A zesty chicken pita and yogurt casserole, that does not require baking in the oven. A refreshing main dish for warm days."
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 bone-in chicken breast halves, skinless
  • 2 (8 ounce) containers plain yogurt
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt to taste
  • 3 pita bread rounds
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can canned chickpeas, drained (optional)
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts

What to Drink?

Wine Chardonnay

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, and cook on each side until browned. Reduce heat to medium, cover skillet, and cook until chicken is no longer pink, and the juices run clear, about 10 more minutes. Remove from skillet, cool slightly, and slice into strips.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt and garlic. Season with salt to taste. Tear pita breads into pieces, and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Place chicken strips in a layer over the bread. Cover with the yogurt mixture. Sprinkle chickpeas and pine nuts over the top. Let stand for about 10 minutes to blend flavors, then serve. No need to heat up.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 3, 2003 by SALHAMAD 
This was so yummy and hearty. I love yogurt and garlic together and the pine nuts work really... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 3, 2003 by JMELYN 
The flavors just didn't come together well on this one. I won't be making it again. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 26, 2006 by IMATD 
We love all these ingredients, but this really didn't work well. The flavor just wasn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 30, 2003 by Rachel 
Ewwww, it was REALLY weird. Plus, the measurements didn't really seem to fit the dish, it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 3, 2004 by NATTOULE 
One of my favourites, but used to do it only with chickpeas. Eaten after 2 hours of chilling... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 3, 2009 by angelajoh 
Pretty good and basic. I added some sour cream and finely chopped onion to the yogurt mixture.... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Chicken Pita and Yogurt Casserole

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 488

  • Total Fat: 16g
  • Cholesterol: 24mg
  • Sodium: 670mg
  • Total Carbs: 61.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 6.6g
  • Protein: 26.5g

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