Recipe of the Week – Pesto Chicken Pita Pockets

Give these delicious Pesto Chicken Pita Pockets a try for something different for lunch.

What You Need:

• 2 large chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt & pepper
• red onion
• bell pepper
• zucchini
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt & pepper
• 1/3 cup pesto
• 4 pita pockets

How To Make It:

1. Heat oven to 425°F.
2. Toss chicken breast with olive oil and salt & pepper and arrange on a baking pan.
3. Toss the veggies with olive oil and salt & pepper, and arrange on a second baking pan.
4. Roast for 10 minutes, flip everything and return to the oven.
5. Cook the veggies for 10-15 more minutes (20-25 min total), until cooked to your liking.
6. Cook chicken for another 15 minutes (25 min total), and allow to rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing into strips.
7. Place the chicken slices and vegetables in a large bowl with the pesto, stir to coat.
8. Divide amongst 4 storage containers, with pita separate.
9. Don’t cut the pita in half until just prior to serving. Open the pocket and spoon filling into the pocket.

Recipe Source: https://sweetpeasandsaffron.com/meal-prep-pesto-chicken-pita-pockets/

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