chicken caesar pitas

Ingredients

• Servings: 6


• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves


• 1 teaspoon garlic powder


• 1 teaspoon dried thyme


• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary


• 3 slices bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes


• butter flavored cooking spray


• 1 teaspoon garlic salt


• 1 teaspoon dried parsley


• 1/2 pound bacon


• 1 large head romaine lettuce leaves, torn into bite size pieces


• 1 (8 ounce) bottle bottled caesar salad dressing


• freshly grated parmesan cheese to taste


• salt and black pepper to taste


• 1 (10 ounce) package (6-inch) pocket pita bread, halved

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Ready Time: 1 hr



• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).


• place chicken in a saucepan with garlic powder, thyme, and rosemary; add water to cover. bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat medium-low, cover, and simmer until chicken is tender and no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. remove chicken, let cool, and cut into strips.


• meanwhile, place bread cubes on a baking sheet. spray with butter spray; sprinkle with garlic salt and parsley.


• bake bread cubes in preheated oven for 5 minutes. turn cubes; spray again with butter spray and sprinkle with garlic salt and parsley. bake another 5 to 10 minutes until golden brown and crunchy. remove croutons, and let cool.


• place bacon in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium high heat until evenly browned and crispy. remove bacon from skillet, drain on paper towels and crumble.


• combine chicken, bacon, lettuce, and croutons in a large bowl. toss with caesar salad dressing and parmesan cheese. season to taste with salt and pepper and toss again. spoon salad mixture into pita bread halves.