Chicken Caesar Pitas 4 ServingsRecipe
INGREDIENTS
11 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
2 slices bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
butter flavored cooking spray
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
3/4 teaspoon dried parsley
5 ounces bacon
2/3 large head romaine lettuce leaves, torn into bite size pieces
2/3 (8 ounce) bottle bottled Caesar salad dressing
freshly grated Parmesan cheese to taste
salt and black pepper to taste
2/3 (10 ounce) package (6-inch) pocket pita bread, halved
Do this.
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.Place chicken in a saucepan with garlic powder, thyme, and rosemary; add water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat medium-low, cover, and simmer until chicken is tender and no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. Remove chicken, let cool, and cut into strips.
3.Meanwhile, place bread cubes on a baking sheet. Spray with butter spray; sprinkle with garlic salt and parsley.
4.Bake bread cubes in preheated oven for 5 minutes. Turn cubes; spray again with butter spray and sprinkle with garlic salt and parsley. Bake another 5 to 10 minutes until golden brown and crunchy. Remove croutons, and let cool.
5.Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly browned and crispy. Remove bacon from skillet, drain on paper towels and crumble.
6.Combine chicken, bacon, lettuce, and croutons in a large bowl. Toss with Caesar salad dressing and Parmesan cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper and toss again. Spoon salad mixture into pita bread halves.
