BBQ chicken pita pizza

Crumbs for rawrMarissa Rudley | Campus Dietitian

For an easy weeknight meal, try using a rotisserie chicken. Enjoy this pizza with any toppings or sauces for a simple and delicious complete meal. This recipe makes 4 servings.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup finely chopped cooked chicken
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 4 whole wheat pita breads (6 inches)
  • 1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1 small green pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped  green chilies
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven at 450 degrees F.
  2. In a small bowl, combine chicken and barbecue sauce. Spoon over pitas.
  3. Top with the onion, green pepper, chilies and cheese.
  4. Place on an ungreased baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition facts per pita pizza:

  • 415 calories
  • 12.5 g fat
  • 52 g carbohydrates
  • 6 g fiber
  • 23.5 g protein
  • 25% DV Calcium
  • 14% DV Iron

Marissa Rudley can be reached at [email protected]

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