Chicken Pita and Yogurt Casserole

Chicken Breast - Meat and Poultry

A zesty chicken pita and yogurt casserole, that does not require baking in the oven. A refreshing main dish for warm days.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Chicken Pita and Yogurt Casserole

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 bone-in chicken breast halves

skinless

2 (8 ounce) containers plain yogurt

3 cloves garlic

minced

salt to taste

3 pita bread rounds

1 (15.5 ounce) can canned chickpeas

drained

½ cup pine nuts

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook on each side until browned. Reduce heat to medium cover skillet and cook until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear about 10 more minutes. Remove from skillet cool slightly and slice into strips.

Step 2

In a small bowl stir together the yogurt and garlic. Season with salt to taste. Tear pita breads into pieces and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Place chicken strips in a layer over the bread. Cover with the yogurt mixture. Sprinkle chickpeas and pine nuts over the top. Let stand for about 10 minutes to blend flavors then serve. No need to heat up.

Nutritional Information

Chicken Pita and Yogurt Casserole

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 488.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 26.5g 53%

Carbohydrates: 61.1g 20%

Dietary Fiber: 6.6g 27%

Sugars: 9.1g

Fat: 16g 25%

Saturated Fat: 3.3g 17%

Cholesterol: 23.9mg 8%

Vitamin A Iu: 95.6IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 9.3mg 72%

Vitamin B6: 0.8mg 50%

Vitamin C: 6.5mg 11%

Folate: 145.3mcg 36%

Calcium: 293.4mg 29%

Iron: 4.6mg 25%

Magnesium: 111.3mg 40%

Potassium: 695mg 20%

Sodium: 669.9mg 27%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 51%

Calories From Fat: 143.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.