Chicken Salad Stuffed Pitas Recipes

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GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN PITAS



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I switched up my mom's recipe to create this tasty pita pocket variation. It's delicious and perfect for warm days, with a creamy cucumber sauce that goes great with fresh, crunchy veggies. -Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves
CUCUMBER SAUCE:
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
PITAS:
8 pita pocket halves
1/2 cup sliced cucumber
1/2 cup grape tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Marinate chicken in vinaigrette, covered, in refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients; chill until serving., Drain and discard marinade. If grilling the chicken, lightly oil the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until a thermometer reads 170°, 4-7 minutes on each side., Cut chicken into strips. Fill each pita half with chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, onion and cheese; drizzle with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 801mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

CLASSIC CHICKEN SALAD PITA POCKETS



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Creamy and flavor-packed chicken salad prepared with crunch celery, red onion, hard-boiled eggs and seasoned with dill and garlic served in a pita pocket.

Provided by Amy

Categories     Main Course

Time 28m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into about 1/2 inch cubes*
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped red onion
3 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped
3/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Kangaroo Whole Wheat with Honey Pita Pockets

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring constantly until chicken is cooked thoroughly and no longer pink (about 7 to 8 minutes). Drain off juices and allow to cool.
  • In a large bowl, gently stir chicken with mayonnaise until thoroughly coated. Add celery, onion, boiled eggs, dill weed, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir until combined.
  • Serve in pita pockets with lettuce and tomato, if desired.

CHICKEN SALAD PITAS



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These easy Chicken Salad Pitas make for a perfect light lunch on a warm day! It takes your usual classic chicken salad recipe up a notch!

Provided by Jessica Formicola

Categories     Main Course     Main Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 ½ cups cooked chicken (, chopped or shredded)
¼ cup celery (, finely minced)
2 tablespoons sweet onion (, minced)
1/4 cup red grapes (, quartered, optional)
1/4 cup walnuts (, chopped, optional)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
Bibb or butter lettuce
Fresh tomato
4 Pita breads (, cut in half)

Steps:

  • Combine mayonnaise, cooked chicken, celery, sweet onion, grapes, walnuts, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, fine sea salt and white pepper in a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine.
  • Stuff 1 piece of lettuce and a tomato slice into each pita bread halve.
  • Spoon in chicken salad.
  • If you've tried this recipe, please come back and let us know how it was!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 643 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PINEAPPLE CHICKEN SALAD PITAS



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I love having these for a Saturday night supper, I serve with a side of sweet potato fries! They are also a very healthy sandwich! From "myrecipes.com"

Provided by Angela Pietrantonio

Categories     Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 c cups chopped cooked chicken breast (about 1 pound)
1/2 c matchstick-cut carrots
1/3 c sliced almonds, toasted
1/3 c light mayonnaise
1/4 c finely chopped green onions
1/4 c plain, fat-free yogurt
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, drained
4 (6-inch) whole wheat pitas, each cut in half
8 romaine lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • 1. Combine first 11 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring well. Line each pita half with 1 lettuce leaf; fill each half with 1/3 cup chicken mixture. 12 points per 2 stuffed pita halves

PINEAPPLE CHICKEN SALAD PITAS RECIPE



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So many healthy ingredients loaded into a pita. Your family will love this for lunch or dinner.

Provided by Six Sisters Stuff

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/3 cup sliced almonds
1/3 cup light mayonnaise
4 green onions (finely chopped)
1/4 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple (drained)
6 (6 inch) whole wheat pitas (cut in half)
6 Romaine lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl combine shredded chicken, carrots, almonds, mayonnaise, green onion, yogurt, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, pepper and crushed pineapple.
  • Divide chicken mixture evenly between pitas, top with lettuce and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 607 kcal, Fat 47 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 1341 mg, Carbohydrate 35 g, Sugar 17 g, Protein 14 mg

CRUNCHY CHICKEN SALAD STUFFED PITA



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Provided by Nancy Rones

Categories     Chicken     Low Fat     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Yogurt     Back to School     Lunch     Apple     Healthy     Self     Small Plates

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 ounces precooked chicken breast
1 tablespoon nonfat plain Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons light mayo
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup diced cucumber
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup diced celery
1/4 cup romaine
Salt and black pepper to taste
Dried dill
6 1/2-inch whole-wheat pita
1 apple
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
Cinnamon

Steps:

  • Toss chicken breast with Greek yogurt, mayo, mustard and diced vegetables. Season with salt, black pepper and dried dill. Stuff chicken salad and romaine inside pita. Serve with apple mixed with chopped walnuts and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

CHICKEN SALAD STUFFED PITAS



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Make and share this Chicken Salad Stuffed Pitas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbles
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 cups shredded romaine lettuce
1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
4 center-cut bacon, slices cooked crisp and crumbled
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 (6 inch) whole wheat pita bread, cut in half

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, blue cheese and pepper.
  • In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, blue cheese and pepper.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together lettuce, chicken, bacon, celery and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the sour cream/mayonnaise dressing over the chicken mixture; toss gently to coat. Spoon 1/2 cup chicken salad into each pita half. Serve immediately.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together lettuce, chicken, bacon, celery and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the sour cream/mayonnaise dressing over the chicken mixture; toss gently to coat. Spoon 1/2 cup chicken salad into each pita half. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.7, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 68.3, Sodium 627.2, Carbohydrate 34.3, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 4.9, Protein 20.8

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