Lemon Chicken-Stuffed Pita Pockets

These stuffed pita pockets are quick to make using precooked chicken mixed with a flavorful homemade lemon sauce and olives. Add red onions, tomatoes, and cucumbers and top with some feta if you like.

pita pocket halves filled with chicken salad, tomatoes, and cucumbers on stoneware plate
Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 1 lemon, zested

  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano

  • 2 cloves garlic

  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken

  • 2 tablespoons chopped Kalamata olives

  • 1 Roma tomato, sliced

  • 1/2 English cucumber, cut into matchsticks

  • 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced

  • 2 pita breads, cut in half

Directions

  1. Combine lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, oregano, garlic, and paprika in the jar of a blender; pulse until combined, 5 to 10 seconds.

  2. Place chicken and olives into a bowl, pour lemon sauce over, and stir until combined.

  3. Microwave pita bread on High until warm, about 15 seconds.

  4. Spoon chicken mixture into pita bread halves, and top with tomato, cucumber, and red onion. Serve warm.

Recipe Tip

This is also a great recipe for leftover cooked chicken.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

809 Calories
35g Fat
78g Carbs
45g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 809
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g 45%
Saturated Fat 7g 37%
Cholesterol 127mg 42%
Sodium 801mg 35%
Total Carbohydrate 78g 28%
Dietary Fiber 5g 20%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 45g 90%
Vitamin C 41mg 45%
Calcium 174mg 13%
Iron 7mg 38%
Potassium 822mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.