Spinach Chicken Pockets Recipe
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Spinach Chicken Pockets

By: Mitzi Sentiff  
"The tender chicken mixture that's tucked into these pita pockets has a cumin zip and refreshing cucumber-and-yogurt flavor. 'A favorite at my house, this sandwich is great alone or served with soup or salad,' Mitzi Sentiff writes from Alexandria, Virginia."

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Prep Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup chopped seeded cucumber
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 4 (6-inch) pita breads, halved

Directions

  1. In a large nonstick skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, cook chicken over medium heat for 10-12 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Remove; thinly sliced chicken and cool.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, cumin and cayenne; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cucumber, onions and chicken. Drizzle with yogurt mixture; toss to coat. Microwave pita breads for 15-20 seconds or until warmed. Fill each half with 1/2 cup chicken mixture.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: 2 filled pita halves equals 317 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 51 mg cholesterol, 552 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 25 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 very lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2007 by ESTILOSA 
This recipe was very tasty. The sauce reminded me of tahini. Will definitely make again! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2009 by SweetPea 
This was really good and easy to make! I made it the night before and had it for dinner the... MORE
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Reviewed on May 1, 2009 by lind0916 
This made for a great light dinner or could be a well rounded lunch. Very flavorful!! Do not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2008 by CrystalGayle 
Something to look forward to at lunch time! MORE

 
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