Chicken Salad Stuffed Pitas Recipes

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CHICKEN PITA POCKETS



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If everybody's hungry and you're crunched for time, reach for a pita pocket. Just slice them open, fill them up and go. Save even more time with chicken tenders. -Jacqueline Parker, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
1 package (14 ounces) coleslaw mix
2/3 cup mayonnaise
12 whole wheat pita pocket halves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix oil, thyme, paprika, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt until blended. Add chicken; toss to coat. Let stand 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix, mayonnaise and remaining salt; spoon into pita halves. Place chicken on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Fill pitas with chicken strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calories, Fat 26g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 687mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

CHICKEN CAESAR PITAS



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Hand-held and picnic friendly, these chicken-stuffed pockets pack a double dose of whole grains from brown rice and whole wheat pitas. The chicken can be made up to 2 days in advance for a fast-fix lunch. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon dried mint
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups torn romaine
1 cup ready-to-serve brown rice
1/2 cup reduced-fat Caesar vinaigrette
8 whole wheat pita pocket halves

Steps:

  • In a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle, combine the first five ingredients; grind until mixture becomes fine. Rub over chicken. , On a greased grill, cook chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. When cool enough to handle, cut into 1/2-in. strips. Refrigerate until chilled., In a large bowl, combine the chicken, romaine and rice. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Serve in pitas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 10 g fat (2 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65 mg cholesterol, Sodium 919 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44 g carbohydrate (3 g sugars, Fiber 5 g fiber), Protein 31 g protein.

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

CHICKEN SALAD STUFFED PITAS



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Make and share this Chicken Salad Stuffed Pitas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbles
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 cups shredded romaine lettuce
1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
4 center-cut bacon, slices cooked crisp and crumbled
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 (6 inch) whole wheat pita bread, cut in half

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, blue cheese and pepper.
  • In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, blue cheese and pepper.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together lettuce, chicken, bacon, celery and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the sour cream/mayonnaise dressing over the chicken mixture; toss gently to coat. Spoon 1/2 cup chicken salad into each pita half. Serve immediately.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together lettuce, chicken, bacon, celery and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the sour cream/mayonnaise dressing over the chicken mixture; toss gently to coat. Spoon 1/2 cup chicken salad into each pita half. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.7, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 68.3, Sodium 627.2, Carbohydrate 34.3, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 4.9, Protein 20.8

CHICKEN-SALAD PITAS



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Mandarin oranges, toasted almonds, and celery enliven chicken salad with bursts of wonderful color and flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 stalks celery, 1 coarsely chopped and 2 thinly sliced
1 medium sweet yellow onion, coarsely chopped
1 carrot, coarsely chopped
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, plus more for seasoning
2 (12 ounces total) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 cup (from one 11-ounce can) canned mandarin orange segments
8 (6- or 8-inch) pita breads
8 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Bring 2 cups water, chopped celery, onion, carrot, thyme, and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to a simmer. Add chicken; cover and simmer until cooked through, about 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to a bowl; let cool, then shred with 2 forks. Discard contents of pan.
  • Stir together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and mustard in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in chicken, sliced celery, and almonds. Gently fold in orange segments.
  • Cut 1 inch from top of each pita to open pocket. Fill each pita with 1 lettuce leaf and 1/2 cup chicken salad.

CRUNCHY CHICKEN SALAD STUFFED PITA



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Provided by Nancy Rones

Categories     Chicken     Low Fat     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Yogurt     Back to School     Lunch     Apple     Healthy     Self     Small Plates

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 ounces precooked chicken breast
1 tablespoon nonfat plain Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons light mayo
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup diced cucumber
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup diced celery
1/4 cup romaine
Salt and black pepper to taste
Dried dill
6 1/2-inch whole-wheat pita
1 apple
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
Cinnamon

Steps:

  • Toss chicken breast with Greek yogurt, mayo, mustard and diced vegetables. Season with salt, black pepper and dried dill. Stuff chicken salad and romaine inside pita. Serve with apple mixed with chopped walnuts and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

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