Flavor-Packed Chicken Pitas
Enjoy these flavorful chicken pitas filled with tender chicken, fresh veggies, and a creamy sauce, making them perfect for lunches or quick weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stuffing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 4 whole wheat pita breads
- 1 cup mixed crisp veggies (lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, bell peppers)
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: herbs (like dill or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Mix the creamy sauce by combining yogurt or sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine the shredded chicken with the mixed crisp veggies in a separate bowl.
- Stir in the creamy sauce, ensuring everything is well coated.
- Warm the pita breads in the oven or microwave until soft and pliable.
- Stuff each pita with the chicken and veggie mixture generously.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. For best freshness, store pita and filling separately until ready to eat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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