Spinach Artichoke Chicken Pita (Printable Version)

Fluffy pitas filled with creamy spinach, artichoke, and chicken blend

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken & Filling

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
02 - 1 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
03 - 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
04 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
05 - 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
06 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
07 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 1 clove garlic, minced
09 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
11 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
12 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Bread

13 - 4 large pita breads

→ Garnish

14 - Fresh parsley, chopped
15 - Lemon wedges

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, artichoke hearts, spinach, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, onion powder, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
03 - Slice the pita breads in half to form pockets.
04 - Stuff each pita half generously with the spinach artichoke chicken mixture.
05 - Arrange the stuffed pitas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
06 - Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the filling is hot and the cheese is melted.
07 - Remove from oven, garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its basically your favorite party dip transformed into a respectable meal you can eat without judgment
  • The Greek yogurt keeps everything creamy while sneaking in extra protein
  • You can prep the filling ahead and stuff pitas in under five minutes
02 -
  • Overstuffing the pitas causes them to split open in the oven—leave enough room for the filling to expand slightly as it heats
  • Let the filling sit for 5 minutes before stuffing if you're using freshly cooked chicken, or the heat will make the pitas steam and get soggy
03 -
  • If your pitas keep tearing, warm them in the oven for 2 minutes before stuffing—they become more flexible and forgiving
  • Line your baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup, because melted cheese always finds a way to escape
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