Chicken Pita Taquitos

Name: Chicken Pita Taquitos
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 package (8.25 oz) frozen fajita-style cooked chicken strips; 1 small zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, sliced; 1 small onion, sliced; 1/2 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 package (9 oz) frozen whole kernel corn; 1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup); 1/2 jalapeño chile, seeded, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; 4 whole wheat pita breads (6 inch), cut in half to form pockets

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Prep 20 min
Total 20 min
Ingredients 9
Servings 4

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Ingredients

1 package (8.25 oz) frozen fajita-style cooked chicken strips
1 small zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, sliced
1 small onion, sliced
1/2 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 package (9 oz) frozen whole kernel corn
1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup)
1/2 jalapeño chile, seeded, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
4 whole wheat pita breads (6 inch), cut in half to form pockets

Directions

1

Cook chicken as directed on package in microwave until juice of chicken is no longer pink when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).
2

Meanwhile, heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, onion and bell pepper; cook 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in corn, tomato, chile pepper and cilantro. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer uncovered 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender and mixture is thoroughly heated.
3

Thinly slice cooked chicken; stir into vegetable mixture. Fill each pita bread half with about 2/3 cup chicken and vegetable mixture. Wrap 2 sandwiches together securely with foil; take with you for an on-the-go dinner.

Nutrition Information

340 Calories, 7g Total Fat, 26g Protein, 49g Total Carbohydrate, 9g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 340

Calories from Fat: 60

Total Fat: 7g; 11%

Saturated Fat: 2g; 9%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 60mg; 20%

Sodium: 800mg; 33%

Potassium: 400mg; 11%

Total Carbohydrate: 49g; 16%

Dietary Fiber: 7g; 29%

Sugars: 9g

Protein: 26g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 15%; 15%

Vitamin C: 25%; 25%

Calcium: 2%; 2%

Iron: 15%; 15%

Exchanges:

3 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.