Monterey Jack Pita Pizza Recipe

Monterey Jack Pita Pizza Recipe

  • 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)
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Split pita into 2 rounds by placing pita flat on work surface and carefully cutting around the edge. Separate the 2 rounds and place, cut side up, on a work surface.
  3. Spread each pita round with 1 1/2 teaspoons of pizza sauce. Top each pita with half of the cheese, chicken, pineapple, onion and parsley, if desired.
  4. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and edges are browned.