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Chicken Pitas Recipe

Chicken Pitas Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

This Chicken Pitas recipe is a quick and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired meal featuring tender chicken, fresh veggies, and creamy feta cheese stuffed into warm pita bread. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or light dinner.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or sliced)
  • 4 pita breads (halved or pockets opened)

Additional Ingredients:

  • 1 cup chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
  • 1 tomato (diced)
  • 1/2 cucumber (sliced or chopped)
  • 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup tzatziki or hummus
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Toss Chicken: In a medium bowl, toss cooked chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  2. Prepare Pitas: Warm pita breads slightly. Spread tzatziki or hummus inside each pita half.
  3. Assemble: Layer lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, and chicken in pitas.
  4. Garnish: Sprinkle with feta cheese and extra sauce. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
  • Add kalamata olives or chopped herbs for more flavor.
  • Great as a make-ahead lunch—store fillings separately.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes (using pre-cooked chicken)
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Assembling
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 stuffed pita
  • Calories: 370
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 520 mg
  • Fat: 16 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 29 g
  • Cholesterol: 75 mg