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HEALTHY MEAL-PREP CHICKEN SALAD POCKETS RECIPE BY TASTY



Healthy Meal-prep Chicken Salad Pockets Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chicken, fat free plain greek yogurt, celery, sweet relish, dijon mustard, scallion, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, pita breads

Provided by Camille Bergerson

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 oz chicken, shredded
⅔ cup fat free plain greek yogurt, or low-fat
½ cup celery, finely chopped
1 ½ tablespoons sweet relish
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 scallion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
4 leaves lettuce
20 cherry tomatoes
4 pita breads

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix all ingredients except for the pita, tomatoes, and lettuce.
  • Portion the chicken salad into 4 containers
  • Lay the lettuce on top of the chicken salad and add the tomatoes.
  • Refrigerate up to 4 days.
  • Serve inside a pita. (You can also toast your pita first for an added touch!)
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 37 grams, Sugar 11 grams

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.

CHICKEN SALAD POCKETS



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A nicely seasoned dressing gives plenty of herb flavor to these fresh-tasting sandwiches from Donna Poole, Marysville, Kansas. The colorful filling is a great way to use up leftover chicken.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried basil
2 cups shredded red leaf lettuce or romaine
6 pita breads (6 inches), halved

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cucumber, tomato and onions. In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, oil, garlic, sugar and basil. Pour over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. , Just before serving, add lettuce and toss to coat. Spoon about 1/2 cup into each pita half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 380mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CITRUS-CHICKEN SALAD PITA POCKETS



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Let the bright flavor of Mandarin oranges light up your day in these Citrus-Chicken Salad Pita Pockets. Enjoy the toasted slivered almonds, lettuce and parsley come together for these yummy chicken salad pita pockets.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups cooked chicken strips
1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup KRAFT Mayo with Olive Oil Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
4 pita breads, cut in half
8 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, oranges and nuts in large bowl. Add mayo and parsley; mix lightly.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Fill pita halves with lettuce and chicken mixture just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 480 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 29 g

PITA POCKET CHICKEN SALAD



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We wanted something cool for lunch one summer day, so I tossed together whatever I had in the refrigerator. This wonderful salad was the result. Guests enjoy the sweet grapes, tender chicken and crunchy almonds...and the always ask for the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1-1/2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
1 cup chopped cucumber
3/4 cup sliced almonds
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup poppy seed salad dressing
6 pita pocket halves
Leaf lettuce, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, grapes, cucumber, almonds and mozzarella cheese. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Line pita breads with lettuce if desired; fill with chicken salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 549mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

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

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.

GREEK CHICKEN SALAD PITA POCKETS



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Greek chicken pita made with delicious fresh chicken salad that is tossed in Greek vinaigrette. It's such a tasty and fresh lunch idea!

Provided by Katya

Categories     Salad

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 lemon, juiced
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 tsp. dried oregano
salt & fresh pepper
4-5 cups shredded romaine lettuce (or 10 oz. bag chopped romaine)
1/2 cup chopped grape tomatoes
1 cup chopped cucumber
1 cup chopped cooked chicken - I used leftover grilled chicken thighs
1/3 cup crumbled feta
6 oz. hummus
6 whole-wheat pita pocket halves

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together vinaigrette ingredients; set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, toss the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, chicken and feta with Greek Vinaigrette.
  • Split the pita in half to form a pocket. Spread 2 Tbsp. of hummus inside of the pita pocket. Fill the pocket with Chicken Salad. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 pita halve with salad, Calories 332 calories, Sugar 2.4 g, Sodium 330.7 mg, Fat 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 23.1 g, Cholesterol 62.6 mg

TROPICAL CHICKEN SALAD PITA POCKETS



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Pineapple and chicken salad with a sweet dressing, served in a pita pocket for a cool bite in the hot weather.

Provided by DOJAGRAM

Categories     Salad

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (5 ounce) package mixed salad greens
1 (6 ounce) package diced cooked chicken
½ cup fresh pineapple chunks
½ cup seedless red grapes, halved
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup fresh blueberries
1 teaspoon salad seasoning mix (such as Mrs.Dash®)
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup honey
3 tablespoons slivered almonds
6 pita bread rounds, split

Steps:

  • Rinse salad thoroughly in a colander; shake as dry as possible and place in a large bowl. Add chicken, pineapple, grapes, tomatoes, blueberries, and salad seasoning and mix together.
  • Whisk mayonnaise and honey together in a separate bowl. Pour over salad mixture and toss until all ingredients are coated. Add almonds. Serve in pita pockets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.2 calories, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 28.4 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 430.5 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

FRUITY CHICKEN SALAD PITAS



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I found this handwritten recipe tucked inside an old community cookbook I bought more than 40 years ago. I made a few changes over the years to suit my family's tastes. -Kristine Chayes, Smithtown, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup cubed rotisserie chicken
1/2 cup chopped apple
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup unsweetened crushed pineapple, well drained
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 pita pocket halves

Steps:

  • Combine the first 9 ingredients. Fill pita halves with chicken mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 588 calories, Fat 26g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 670mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

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