Friday, March 13, 2009

Chicken Almond Pita Sandwiches

The Saturday before Mother's Day, me and my siblings make a lunch for my Mom. It's a time when we are able to sit down without our spouses or kids and reminisce about old times. This has been a requested main dish year after year.
INGREDIENTS:
1 8-ounce pkg cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3 cups chicken, cooked and diced
1/3 cup red pepper, chopped
1/3 cup green pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons green onion, chopped
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup slivered almonds
4 large pieces pita bread, halved
alfalfa sprouts

DIRECTIONS:
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, mayonnaise, milk and lemon juice until smooth. Stir in cooked chicken, red and green peppers, green onion, mustard, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate.
  2. Just before serving, stir in almonds. Spoon about 1/2 to 3/4 cup filling into each pita half. Top with sprouts, if desired. Makes 4 servings.

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