Ingredients

  • 12 ounces chicken tenders
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1/2 cup zesty Italian dressing
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 4 pita bread rounds
  • 8 leaves leaf lettuce
  • 4 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

Method

  • Cut chicken tenders in half lengthwise and crosswise.
  • Coat large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Cook and stir chicken over medium heat 3 minutes.
  • Add onion and bell pepper; cook and stir 2 minutes.
  • Add Italian dressing and red pepper flakes; cover and cook 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; uncover and let cool 5 minutes.
  • While chicken mixture is cooling, cut pita breads in half to form pockets.
  • Line each pocket with lettuce leaf.
  • Spoon chicken filling into pockets; sprinkle with feta cheese.
  • Note: Salad dressings offer a surprising amount of convenience in the kitchen.
  • Their basic components of oil, vinegar, herbs and spices provide a ready-made marinade or seasoned oil for cooking meats and poultry.