Stir-Fry Pita Sandwich

Prep and Cook Time 17 minutes

Yield

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

12	ounces chicken tenders
	Nonstick cooking spray
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

Preparation

Cut chicken tenders in half lengthwise and crosswise. Coat large nonstick skillet with 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.