Spinach Artichoke Chicken Stuffed Pita (Printable Version)

Fluffy pita pockets stuffed with a creamy mix of spinach, artichokes, tender chicken, and melted cheese. Perfect for lunch or dinner.

# 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 whole wheat or regular pita breads

→ Garnish

14 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
15 - 1 lemon, cut into wedges

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its like eating that party dip you love but with enough protein to call it a real meal
  • The creamy filling keeps the pitas moist while the edges get wonderfully crisp
02 -
  • Overstuffing the pitas seems like a good idea until they burst open in the oven, leave a little room
  • The filling needs to be well combined or you'll get bites with no seasoning which is honestly disappointing
03 -
  • Warm your pitas in the microwave for 10 seconds before stuffing, they become more pliable and less likely to tear
  • Let the filling sit for 10 minutes before stuffing to let the flavors meld together better
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