Best 8 Greek Chicken Pita Pockets Crock Pot Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure to discover the delectable flavors of Greek chicken pita pockets, effortlessly prepared in the convenience of your crock pot. This scrumptious dish combines tender chicken, aromatic herbs, and tangy Mediterranean flavors, all wrapped in soft and fluffy pita bread. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and indulge in a nutritious and satisfying meal with minimal effort.

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SLOW COOKER GREEK CHICKEN PITA RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by bns0607

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium onion, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
4 pita pocket breads
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 tomato, sliced
1/2 cup cucumber, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced in thin strips

Steps:

  • In a slow cooker, combine onion, garlic, chicken, lemon pepper, oregano, and allspice. Mix to coat chicken with seasonings. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours. Heat pita bread as directed on package. Meanwhile, remove chicken from slow cooker to cutting board. Using two forks, shred chicken. To serve, stir yogurt into onion mixture in slow cooker. Spoon chicken into warm pita bread pockets. With slotted spoon, transfer onion mixture onto chicken. Top with tomato, cucumber and red pepper strips.

GREEK CHICKEN PITAS



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Greek-style chicken pitas. Instead of yogurt sauce, you can substitute Tzatziki sauce.

Provided by AREMAYER

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 6h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon allspice
¼ cup plain yogurt
¼ cup sour cream
½ cup cucumber, peeled and diced
4 pita bread rounds, cut in half

Steps:

  • Place onion and garlic in a slow cooker. Season chicken with lemon pepper, oregano, and allspice; place on top of onions.
  • Cover, and cook on High for 6 hours.
  • In a small bowl, stir together yogurt, sour cream, and cucumber. Refrigerate until chicken is done cooking.
  • When chicken is done, fill pita halves with chicken, and top with the yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.5 calories, Carbohydrate 39.4 g, Cholesterol 73.1 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 33.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 531.2 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

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.

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

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.

GREEK CHICKEN PITA POCKETS - CROCK POT!



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I have been making a lot of greek food lately, and was looking for a hot sandwich filling I could use. I found this on another site, and it looks very tasty. I haven't tried it yet, but putting it on zaar for safe-keeping.

Provided by Bekah

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 6h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 chopped onion
1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 cup yogurt
4 pita breads

Steps:

  • Place chicken in greased crock pot.
  • Top the chicken with onions, lemon pepper and oregano.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  • 10 minutes before serving, remove the chicken and shred it with two forks.
  • It should just fall apart.
  • Put the shredded meat back into the pot.
  • Stir in the yogurt.
  • To make the sandwich, split open your pita bread and spoon the chicken inside.
  • This would be wonderful with some sliced tomatoes and cucumbers and some hummus on the side.
  • Enjoy!

GREEK CHICKEN IN A PITA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Juice of a lime or lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 clove garlic, peeled
1 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup mint or cilantro leaves
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, Sliced into thin strips
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cucumber, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped mint
1 tomato, chopped
Mixed lettuce leaves
4 pitas with pockets

Steps:

  • In a blender combine juice, 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, coriander, cumin, salt and pepper and mint or cilantro leaves. Process until smooth and pour over chicken to marinate. Refrigerate chicken and allow to marinate for 30 minutes. In a small bowl stir together yogurt, cucumber and chopped mint.
  • In a large skillet heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Heat pitas under a broiler or in a toaster oven. Slice open pitas and stuff with chicken, tomatoes, lettuce and top with yogurt dressing. Serve immediately.

GREEK PITA POCKETS



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Make and share this Greek Pita Pockets recipe from Food.com.

Provided by in OH

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup plain yogurt
1/3 cup sour cream (can partially replace with more yogurt)
1 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese with dried basil and tomato
1 dash black pepper
1 2/3 cups diced cucumbers
1 1/3 cups seeded chopped tomatoes (romas have few seeds to start with)
1/4 cup chopped olive
3 tablespoons chopped red onions
3 tablespoons hummus
12 small pita pockets, halves
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
3/4 cup gyros meat (optional)
1 1/2 cups fresh salad greens (not iceberg lettuce)
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine first four ingredients until well mixed.
  • stir in cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, and onion.
  • brush pita pockets and toast until warm in toaster oven.
  • generously spread pita pockets with hummus.
  • fill with basil, greens, meat and yogurt mixture.

GREEK PITA POCKETS



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Whole wheat pita halves are stuffed with cucumbers, tomatoes and feta-and you can enjoy all this and the fact that it's a Healthy Living recipe, too.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield Makes 6 servings (2 pita halves each).

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (4 oz.) ATHENOS Crumbled Feta Cheese with Garlic & Herb
3 cups chopped cucumber
1 cup chopped red onion
1 cup chopped tomato, drained
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
6 whole wheat pita breads, halved

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except bread.
  • Spoon about 1/2 cup of the cheese mixture into each pita bread half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 560 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 10 g

Tips for the Best Crock Pot Greek Chicken Pita Pockets:

  • Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. This will help the chicken cook evenly and quickly.
  • Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces. This will also help the chicken cook evenly.
  • Season the chicken with Greek seasoning, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. This will give the chicken a delicious flavor.
  • Cook the chicken on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours. The chicken is done when it is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
  • Shred the chicken with two forks. This will make it easier to fill the pita pockets.
  • Fill the pita pockets with the chicken, tzatziki sauce, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and feta cheese.
  • Enjoy!

Conclusion:

Crock Pot Greek Chicken Pita Pockets are a delicious and easy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. They are also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The chicken is cooked to perfection in the crock pot, and the pita pockets are filled with a variety of fresh and flavorful ingredients. These pita pockets are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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