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Chicken Pitas

Chicken Pitas

Delicious Chicken Pitas filled with seasoned chicken, fresh veggies, and creamy yogurt sauce, perfect for weeknight meals.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Homestyle Dinners
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Chicken Pitas, Comfort Food, easy recipes, family-friendly, Healthy Dinners, Quick meals
Servings: 4 pitas
Calories: 350kcal

Equipment

  • Pan
  • Oven

Ingredients

For the Chicken Filling

  • 2 cups Cooked chicken Use rotisserie for convenience or grill your own.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Adds flavor and helps in heating the chicken.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper

For the Pita Bread

  • 4 pieces Whole wheat pitas A healthier alternative.

For the Fresh Veggies

  • 1 cup Lettuce Provides crunch and freshness.
  • 1 cup Tomatoes Opt for heirloom for a burst of color.
  • 1 cup Cucumber Adds refreshing crunch.
  • 1/2 cup Red onion Soak in water for milder flavor.

For the Sauce

  • 1/2 cup Yogurt sauce Creamy and tangy.

Instructions

Cooking Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the diced chicken to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Warm the whole wheat pitas in the oven at 350°F for 3-4 minutes.
  • Fill each pita with the chicken mixture, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
  • Drizzle with yogurt sauce generously.
  • Serve immediately, garnishing with extra veggies or herbs.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for quick filling or grill your own for freshness. Avoid overcooking pitas while warming.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pita | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1500IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg
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