Chicken Salad Pockets Recipes

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

Ingredients

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.

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

Ingredients

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

Ingredients

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 POCKETS

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A creamy chicken dip with a bread covering.

Provided by momloves3

Categories Main Dish Recipes Savory Pie Recipes Chicken Pie Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon butter
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon minced onion
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
2 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons cracker crumbs, or to taste

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Unroll crescent roll dough onto a work surface; make 4 rectangles by placing 2 dough triangles next to each other. Pinch perforations closed.
Mix cream cheese, 1 tablespoon butter, salt, black pepper, milk, and minced onion in a bowl until evenly combined; gently stir chicken into cream cheese mixture. Spoon 1/4 the chicken mixture onto each dough rectangle. Roll dough over the filling and pinch seams closed. Place onto a baking sheet. Spread about 1 1/2 teaspoons butter on each pocket and sprinkle with cracker crumbs.
Bake in the preheated oven until browned and filling is hot, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 101.5 mg, Fat 39.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 16.3 g, Sodium 856 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

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