How to Make Chicken Caesar Pitas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a quick and delicious meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner? You've come to the right place! These Chicken Caesar Pitas are a fantastic option for a filling and flavorful meal that comes together in no time.

With juicy grilled chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, tangy Caesar dressing, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, these pitas are bursting with classic Caesar salad flavors. The best part? You can customize them to your liking by adding your favorite veggies or even a spr...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 3 slices bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • butter flavored cooking spray
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ pound bacon
  • 1 large head romaine lettuce leaves, torn into bite size pieces
  • 1 (8 ounce) bottle bottled Caesar salad dressing
  • freshly grated Parmesan cheese to taste
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 (10 ounce) package (6-inch) pocket pita bread, halved

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • Meanwhile, place bread cubes on a baking sheet. Spray with butter spray; sprinkle with garlic salt and parsley.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    562 cal.

    • Total Fat: 34g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 77mg
    • Sodium: 1352mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 122mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 445mg