Smoky Pesto Red Pepper Chicken Pockets

Diced chicken, green onion, roasted red pepper, olives, and cheese slices combined with a pesto, mayonnaise, and lemon juice mixture. Chicken salad is spooned into pita pockets and baked until heated through.
Ingredients -
12 Individually Fresh Frozen Chicken Breast Tenderloins, thawed
1 cup Water or Chicken Broth
1/2 cup sliced Green Onions
1 jar (7 ounces) Roasted Red Peppers, drained and chopped
1 can (2.25 ounces) sliced Ripe Olives, drained
1 cup (4 ounces) diced Smoky Provolone Cheese
1/2 cup Refrigerated Pesto
1/4 cup Mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Fresh Lemon Juice
4 (6 inch) Pita Pocket Breads, halved
 
Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.

2. Add chicken tenders and water to skillet.

3. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat.

4. Cover and simmer 7-8 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.

5. Remove chicken from skillet and cool slightly.

6. Dice chicken into bite size pieces.

7. In medium bowl, combine diced chicken, sliced green onions, chopped roasted red peppers, sliced olives, and diced cheese slices.

8. In small bowl, stir to combine pesto, mayonnaise, and fresh lemon juice.

9. Spoon pesto mixture into chicken mixture.

10. Toss to coat chicken.

11. Spoon chicken mixture into pita bread pockets.

12. Place pita pockets on baking sheet.

13. Bake 8-10 minutes until heated through.

14. Serve hot.

 
Sandwich Making Tip
Roasted Red Peppers
Roasted red peppers can be found in most supermarkets. It is also very easy to roast bell peppers at home in the oven or the grill. The flavor really sets this sandwich apart from others.
Sandwich Making Tip
Refrigerated Pesto
Pesto is generally made from fresh basil, and the pesto in this recipe is no different. You can buy pesto in the grocery store, or easily make your own.



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