Best 8 Chicken Sausage Pita Pockets Recipes

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Chicken sausage pita pockets are a delectable fusion of flavors, textures, and culinary creativity. Their portability makes them a perfect grab-and-go breakfast, lunch, or dinner option. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting in the kitchen, this guide will walk you through the exciting journey of crafting the perfect chicken sausage pita pocket. From selecting the freshest ingredients to assembling the final masterpiece, you'll discover tips, tricks, and step-by-step instructions that will help you create a dish that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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 PITA POCKETS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 Tyson Grilled and Ready Breast Fillets
3/4 cup ranch-style salad dressing
1 teaspoon dill weed, dried
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup mushrooms, fresh; sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced, separated into rings
1 cup lettuce, shredded
4 large pita bread pockets, halved

Steps:

  • 1. Blend salad dressing and dill in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • 2. Cook chicken according to package directions. Dice.
  • 3. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium. Add mushrooms and onion; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add chicken and stir.
  • Serving Suggestion: Stuff pita bread halves evenly with chicken mixture. Top with lettuce and dressing. Serve with carrot sticks. Refrigerate leftovers.

CHICKEN SAUSAGE PITA POCKETS



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Chicken sausage comes in many flavors, so I try different ones when I make pitas with fresh basil and veggies, inspired by the Greek gyro. -Christina Price, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked roasted garlic chicken sausage links or flavor of your choice, sliced
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, halved and sliced
1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 medium yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise and sliced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
8 whole wheat pita pocket halves, warmed
Optional: Sliced tomato and plain Greek yogurt

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pan., In same skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Remove from pan., Add remaining oil to pan. Add zucchini and yellow squash; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until tender. Stir in basil, sausage and mushroom mixture; heat through. Serve in pitas. If desired, add tomato and yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 736mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICY SAUSAGE PITA POCKET



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well...it's a little sandwich i whipped up at home..i'm a teenager..and i wanted something simple ..fast..and most of all delicious! Variations can be made with the brands of pita pockets, cheese,sausage and sauce.It's and incredibly easy recipe..but it tastes soooo good

Provided by Aizya

Categories     Breakfast

Time 10m

Yield 1 sandwich, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 jimmy dean turkey sausage patties
2 -3 slices cheese (I reccommend Cabot sharp cheddar cheese)
1/2 pita pocket
2 -3 tablespoons taco bell mild taco sauce

Steps:

  • First, heat a pan on medium heat (I like to spray a little cooking spray, because the sausages sometimes stick) and then cook the two sausage patties until browned.
  • Then take the slices of cheese and place them on the sausage pattie, and turn the heat down to low.
  • When the cheese is a little melted take the patties and place them in the halfed pita pocket. Then put the pocket back in the pan, and brown until lightly toasted on both sides.
  • Lastly, take out the pita pocket and spoon the sauce into the sandwich.
  • enjoy.
  • *NOTE: you can use any type of cheese or meat and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.3, Fat 28.2, SaturatedFat 17.5, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 1465.8, Carbohydrate 28.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.4, Protein 25.4

BREAKFAST PITA POCKETS



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A good substitute for the plain old omelet. You can use a variety of ingredients; however, I like the all meat version. Serve with salsa and ketchup!

Provided by SJKANG

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Scrambled Egg Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 slices bacon
2 links pork sausage
2 slices Canadian-style bacon
3 eggs, beaten
1 pita bread, cut in half

Steps:

  • Place bacon, sausage, and Canadian-style bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat. Fry until evenly brown; drain. Crumble bacon, and chop sausage.
  • Mix eggs into the skillet, and scramble with the bacon and sausage until no longer runny.
  • Place pita bread in a microwave, and heat on High about 30 seconds, until warm. Spoon the egg mixture into the pita bread halves, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 331 mg, Fat 27.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 993.3 mg, Sugar 1 g

CHICKEN AND RICE PITA POCKETS



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Make and share this Chicken and Rice Pita Pockets recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mom_of_4

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup cooked rice
1 cup cooked broccoli
1/4 cup sliced olive
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, cubed
2 -3 hard-boiled eggs
6 slices cooked bacon, chopped
2 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

  • Combine the dressing ingredients and set aside.
  • Combine the rest of the ingredients as listed and add the dressing mixture and mix together.
  • Scoop into the pita pockets.
  • Top with cheese, tomatoes, and lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.1, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 110.8, Sodium 440.7, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 3.8, Protein 15.5

GRILLED SAUSAGES IN PITA BREAD



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Categories     Sandwich     Pork     Sausage     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

20 sausages (such as Italian hot and sweet, or fully cooked varieties like chicken or andouille*), halved crosswise
10 pita breads, cut in half horizontally
3 heads of baby romaine, leaves separated, or two 5-ounce bags mixed baby greens
Assorted mustards

Steps:

  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill Italian sausages until cooked through, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. Grill fully cooked sausages until heated through, about 7 minutes. Transfer sausages to platter. Cover to keep warm.
  • Arrange pita halves in 2 stacks and wrap in aluminum foil. Place foil packets on grill to warm pita, about 10 minutes.
  • Fill pita halves with lettuce. Place grilled sausage halves atop lettuce in each pita half; serve with mustard.
  • *A smoked pork-and-beef sausage, available at specialty foods stores.

PITA PIZZA POCKETS 4 WAYS RECIPE BY TASTY



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These pizza pita pockets come together in a flash - great for a weeknight dinner or when you need a quick snack. Choose your favorite fillings from the options below, or experiment with your own combos!

Provided by Chris Salicrup

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 large pita
¼ cup pizza sauce
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
12 slices pepperoni
1 large pita
¼ cup pizza sauce
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup pineapple, chunks
¼ cup canadian bacon, diced
1 large pita
¼ cup pizza sauce
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup button mushroom, sliced
¼ cup green bell pepper, diced
2 tablespoons black olive, sliced
1 large pita
¼ cup barbecue sauce
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup chicken, grilled. diced
2 tablespoons jalapeño, pickled

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Make the pepperoni pita pizza: Cut the pita in half crosswise to form 2 pockets and fill each pocket with 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce, ¼ cup (25 G) shredded mozzarella, and 6 pepperoni. Place on a prepared baking sheet.
  • Make the Hawaiian pita pizza: Cut the pita in half crosswise to form 2 pockets and fill each pocket with 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce, ¼ cup (25 G) shredded mozzarella, 2 tablespoons pineapple, and 2 tablespoons Canadian bacon. Place on a prepared baking sheet.
  • Make the veggie supreme pita pizza: Cut the pita in half crosswise to form 2 pockets and fill each pocket with 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce, ¼ cup (25 G) shredded mozzarella, 2 tablespoons mushrooms, 2 tablespoons green pepper, and 1 tablespoon olives. Place on a prepared baking sheet.
  • Make the BBQ chicken pita pizza: Cut the pita in half crosswise to form 2 pockets and fill each pocket with 2 tablespoons of barbeque sauce, ¼ cup (25 G) shredded mozzarella, 2 tablespoons diced chicken, and 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeños. Place on a prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake the pita pizzas for 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 5 grams

Tips:

  • For a crispier exterior: Brush the pita pockets with olive oil before baking.
  • To save time: Use pre-cooked chicken sausage or Italian sausage.
  • Add more vegetables: Sautéed bell peppers, onions, or spinach would be great additions.
  • Make it a complete meal: Serve the pita pockets with a side salad or soup.
  • Change up the flavors: Try using different types of cheese, such as mozzarella, cheddar, or feta.

Conclusion:

Chicken sausage pita pockets are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. They are also a great way to use up leftover chicken sausage. With a variety of fillings and toppings to choose from, there are endless possibilities for customization. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken sausage pita pockets a try – you won't be disappointed!

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