Chicken taco pockets

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1smallAvocado, thinly sliced
teaspoonLemon juice
¼teaspoonSalt
2cupsFinely cut-up cooked chicken
1can(4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
1smallOnion, sliced and separated into rings
1tablespoonVegetable oil
½teaspoonSalt
8Pita breads( about 3 1/2 inches in diameter)
2cupsShredded Monterey Jack cheese (8 ounces)
1cupShredded lettuce
½cupSour cream
½cupTaco sauce

Directions

Sprinkle avocado slices with lemon juice and ¼ teaspoon salt. Mix chicken, chilies, onion oil and ½ teaspoon salt in 1 quart microwavable casserole. Cover tightly and microwave on high 4 to 5 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes until chicken is hot.

Split each pita halfway around edge with knife. Separate to form pocket. Spoon about ¼ Cup of the chicken mixture into each pita.

Top with cheese lettuce and avocado. Serve with sour cream and taco sauce.

8 sandwiches.

From the files of Al Rice, North Pole Alaska. Feb 1994