Apple Chicken Pita Pocket

Apple Chicken Pita Pocket

November 15, 2016
3 Reviews (5.00 out of 5)
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Course
Serves 4

The Apple Chicken Pita Pocket from Calming Blends is a refreshing and nutritious meal option, ideal for those seeking a high-fiber, diverticulitis-friendly dish. This recipe combines lean protein with crisp fruits and vegetables, all enveloped in a soft pita pocket.


Ingredients

  • 2 Cups
    chicken, cooked, cubed
  • 2
    apples, unpeeled, chopped
  • 1
    celery stalk, chopped
  • 1/3 Cup
    plain yogurt
  • 1/4 Cup
    mayonaise
  • 4
    round whole wheat pita breads
  • 4
    romaine lettuce leaves

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, apples, and celery.

  2. Add yogurt and mayonnaise. Mix well. Slice pita to make a pocket.

  3. Line with lettuce leaf and fill pita pocket with 1 cup of mixture per pita bread.

  4. Serve with mixed fruit salad (no berries).

Nutrition:

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per recipe

Serving size 1 pita pocket

Amount per serving

Calories 445
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.5g20%
Saturated Fat 2.5g13%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 68mg23%
Sodium 485mg21%
Total Carbohydrate 50g18%
Dietary Fiber 7.5g27%
Total Sugars 11g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 29g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 75mg6%
Iron 2.5mg14%
Potassium 465mg10%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

3 reviews for Apple Chicken Pita Pocket

  1. Karen Bennett
    5

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    Sandwiches with the apple chicken are excellent, we love it!

  2. Heather Angela Jones

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    I’m confused since I just read that apples should be avoided for Diverticulitis?

  3. Sandra Pride

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    Excellent

  4. April
    5

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    Thank you, this helped me a lot!

  5. Veronica
    5

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    We love this recipe! Light, refreshing and easy to make.

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