Receta Italian Style Chicken Tortilla Recipe
Sounds like an oxymoron Italian and tortilla combinations equals, Italian/Mexican. Whatever you call this, it's perfect for the lighter eater or anyone who loves salad in a sandwich. This can be served open faced or rolled up using tortilla or filled pita. Great for brunches, lunches and dinners. Here is a great recipe filling full of flavor and a little different than what your use to. These chicken filled tortilla's are sauteed with garlic and peppers, topped with salad and vinaigrette dressing. These have a great taste bursting with freshness.
- Italian Style Chicken Filling Flour Tortilla Recipe
- 3 boneless Chicken breast cubed
- 2 bell peppers diced
- 1 or 2 cloves minced garlic
- olive oil
- Tortilla warmed or use pita bread
- Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano, parsley, garlic powder
- salt, pepper and cayenne pepper to taste
- Saute the chicken, peppers and garlic in a medium sized pan with 2 tablespoons olive oil. When the juices run clear in the chicken toss the seasonings in.
- Tomato and Cucumber Salad Topping:
- Shredded lettuce
- Chopped tomatoes
- Chopped cucumbers seeds removed
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives sliced
- Italian Homemade Salad Dressing Recipe:
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon each of fresh preferred, (dried when not available) basil leaves, parsley chopped, oregano, 2 cloves garlic or 1 teaspoon powder, dash cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper to taste, and 2 tablespoon grated Romano cheese
1/4 cup good grade Balsamic Vinegar
Mix all ingredients above for dressing in a bowl and whisk to blend together.
Place the tortilla or pita on a plate, fill with some of the chicken mixture. Then top with the salad. Drizzle with salad dressing and roll up or leave open faced. Enjoy!