Chicken Ranch Pitas

== Description ==
Ranch dressing mix coats the chicken strips and serves as a salad glaze for these healthy pita sandwiches.
* Prep: 20 minutes - Bake: 4 minutes
* Makes 4 sandwiches
== Ingredients ==
=== Chicken ===
* 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast strips
* ½ (1-ounce) envelope dry ranch salad dressing mix
* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
=== Sandwiches ===
* 4 (6 to 7-inch) pita fold breads
* 4 cups torn romaine lettuce
* ½ cup red bell pepper strips
* 4 onion slices, halved, separated
* ⅓ cup Land o Lakes ® sour cream
* 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
* 3 tablespoons milk
== Directions ==
# Heat oven to 350°F.
# Coat chicken pieces with 2 teaspoons salad dressing mix.
# Heat oil in 8 or 10-inch skillet; add chicken pieces.
# Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned (5 to 7 minutes).
# Cover; continue cooking until chicken is no longer pink (5 to 7 minutes).
# Uncover; cool slightly.
# Meanwhile, wrap pita breads in aluminum foil.
# Bake for 4 to 5 minutes or until heated through.
# Meanwhile, combine lettuce, red bell pepper and onions in medium bowl.
# Stir together sour cream, mayonnaise and remaining salad dressing mix in small bowl.
# Stir in milk.
# Pour mixture over lettuce; toss lightly.
# Add chicken; toss gently to coat.
# Spoon chicken mixture into warm pitas.
# Fold in half; secure with toothpicks, if desired.
== Make-ahead tip ==
Prepare and cook chicken mixture up to 1 day ahead. Just before serving, place chicken mixture in microwave- safe bowl; cover with waxed paper. Microwave on medium (50% power) until mixture is warmed (2 to 3 minutes). Heat pita breads as directed above. Continue assembling pitas as directed above.
== Nutritional information ==
Per 1 sandwich: 
* Calories 370 | fat 14 g | cholesterol 50 mg | sodium 450 mg | carbohydrates 39 g | dietary fiber 3 g | protein 21 g
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Category:Chicken breast Recipes
Category:Lunch Recipes
Category:Mayonnaise Recipes
Category:Romaine lettuce Recipes
Category:Prepared salad dressing Recipes
Category:Sandwich Recipes
Category:Pita Recipes
Category:Onion Recipes
Category:Sour cream Recipes
Category:Red bell pepper Recipes