Best 8 Crunchy Chicken Salad Stuffed Pita Recipes

Are you in search of a delightful and satisfying meal that combines crispy and juicy chicken, crunchy vegetables, and the pillowy softness of pita bread? Look no further than the irresistible Crunchy Chicken Salad Stuffed Pita! This tantalizing dish is a culinary symphony of flavors and textures, offering a delightful harmony of tastes with every bite. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey where succulent chicken, crisp veggies, and tangy dressing come together in perfect harmony, nestled within the warm embrace of a soft pita pocket.

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

CRUNCHY CHICKEN SALAD PITAS

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This colorful chicken salad is ideal as a luncheon favorite or can be easily packed for a picnic. The combination of flavors is refreshing...one of our family's favorite summer entrees.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/2 cup halved seedless red grapes
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup ranch salad dressing
4 pita breads (6 inches), halved
8 lettuce leaves

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cucumber, grapes, carrots and walnuts. Combine mayonnaise and ranch dressing. Pour over chicken mixture; toss to coat. , Line pita halves with lettuce; spoon about 1/2 cup chicken salad into each. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612 calories, Fat 32g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 624mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

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

Ingredients

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.

CHICKEN PITA SALAD

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I make this refreshing dish to take to family get-togethers. Its great Greek flavors and crispy chewiness guarantee it will be gone in a blink.-Catherine Slussler, Tomball, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

3 pita breads (6 inches)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 English cucumber, halved and sliced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small red onion, quartered and sliced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

Cut each pita bread into eight triangles; split in half. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly toasted. , For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, lemon zest, sugar, salt and pepper. , In a large bowl, combine the chicken, garbanzo beans, cucumber, tomatoes and onion. Stir in pita triangles. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. , Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts :

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

Ingredients

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 PITA SANDWICHES

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Prep time is minimal thanks to leftover cooked chicken and bottled salad dressing. Just chill and serve!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast
1/4 cup fat-free honey Dijon dressing
1/4 cup chopped cucumber
1/4 cup chopped tomato
1 tablespoon finely chopped cashews
2 whole wheat pita breads (6 inch), cut in half to form pockets
2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise or salad dressing

Steps:

In small bowl, mix chicken, dressing, cucumber, tomato and cashews. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes until chilled.
Just before serving, spread insides of pita pockets with mayonnaise. Fill pockets with chicken mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 830 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

TROPICAL CHICKEN SALAD PITA POCKETS

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Pineapple and chicken salad with a sweet dressing, served in a pita pocket for a cool bite in the hot weather.

Provided by DOJAGRAM

Categories Salad

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 (5 ounce) package mixed salad greens
1 (6 ounce) package diced cooked chicken
½ cup fresh pineapple chunks
½ cup seedless red grapes, halved
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup fresh blueberries
1 teaspoon salad seasoning mix (such as Mrs.Dash®)
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup honey
3 tablespoons slivered almonds
6 pita bread rounds, split

Steps:

Rinse salad thoroughly in a colander; shake as dry as possible and place in a large bowl. Add chicken, pineapple, grapes, tomatoes, blueberries, and salad seasoning and mix together.
Whisk mayonnaise and honey together in a separate bowl. Pour over salad mixture and toss until all ingredients are coated. Add almonds. Serve in pita pockets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.2 calories, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 28.4 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 430.5 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD PITA SANDWICHES

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Categories Sandwich Chicken No-Cook Picnic Quick & Easy Yogurt Lunch Mayonnaise Curry Lettuce Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
6 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt
2 1/4 teaspoons red curry powder
3 cups finely diced chicken from 2 purchased roast chickens (1 pound total)
3/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
2 cups shredded hearts of romaine
4 pita breads, halved, pockets open

Steps:

Whisk mayonnaise, yogurt, and curry powder in medium bowl. Mix in chicken and green onions. Season chicken salad to taste with salt and pepper. Divide chicken salad and lettuce among each pita half. Place 2 pita halves on each of 4 plates and serve.

CHICKEN CAESAR PITAS

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Enjoy a tender, flavorful chicken Caesar pita with homemade croutons.

Provided by Michelle

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
3 slices bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
butter flavored cooking spray
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ pound bacon
1 large head romaine lettuce leaves, torn into bite size pieces
1 (8 ounce) bottle bottled Caesar salad dressing
freshly grated Parmesan cheese to taste
salt and black pepper to taste
1 (10 ounce) package (6-inch) pocket pita bread, halved

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place chicken in a saucepan with garlic powder, thyme, and rosemary; add water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat medium-low, cover, and simmer until chicken is tender and no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. Remove chicken, let cool, and cut into strips.
Meanwhile, place bread cubes on a baking sheet. Spray with butter spray; sprinkle with garlic salt and parsley.
Bake bread cubes in preheated oven for 5 minutes. Turn cubes; spray again with butter spray and sprinkle with garlic salt and parsley. Bake another 5 to 10 minutes until golden brown and crunchy. Remove croutons, and let cool.
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly browned and crispy. Remove bacon from skillet, drain on paper towels and crumble.
Combine chicken, bacon, lettuce, and croutons in a large bowl. Toss with Caesar salad dressing and Parmesan cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper and toss again. Spoon salad mixture into pita bread halves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 562.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 77.2 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 1351.5 mg, Sugar 2 g

Tips:

- For the chicken salad filling, use a high-quality mayonnaise, such as Hellmann's or Duke's. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the salad. - To make the chicken salad extra crunchy, add some chopped celery and red onion. You can also add some chopped nuts, such as walnuts or pecans. - If you don't have any pita bread, you can use any other type of bread that you like, such as a hoagie roll or a croissant. - To make the pitas easier to fill, cut them in half horizontally. This will create a pocket that you can fill with the chicken salad. - Be sure to wrap the pitas tightly in plastic wrap before storing them in the refrigerator. This will help to prevent them from drying out.

Conclusion:

Crunchy chicken salad stuffed pita is a delicious and easy-to-make lunch or dinner option. It's perfect for busy weeknights or for packing in lunches for the week. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy.