Monterey Jack Pita Pizza
"With whole wheat pita bread topped with chicken strips and fresh pineapple, a tropical twist makes this an exciting take on an old favorite: pizza! Made with reduced-fat Monterey Jack or Mozzarella cheeses, this recipe contains a small amount of lactose, but is a friendly option for those who are lactose intolerant."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 7 of 10 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta | 1 cup cooked (140g) | 220 |
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Mozzarella Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 85 |
| Pineapple | 1 cup chunks (165g) | 82 |
| Pita Bread | 1 slice (30g) white | 79 |
| Green Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Parsley | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) | 1 |
| Wheat | not in our table | 0 |
| Pizza | not in our table | 0 |
| Sauce | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 (6 inch) whole wheat pita bread
- 1/2 cup shredded reduced fat Monterey Jack or Mozzarella cheese
- 2 (1 ounce) slices cooked deli chicken, cut into strips
- 1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple or canned pineapple tidbits in its own juice, drained
- 3 teaspoons pizza or pasta sauce
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped green onion
- Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)