Best 12 Pita Pocket Chicken Salad Recipes

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Are you searching for a quick and flavorful meal that combines the goodness of chicken salad with the versatility of pita pockets? Look no further! This article will guide you through a culinary journey, introducing you to the tantalizing world of pita pocket chicken salad. From classic combinations to innovative twists, discover a symphony of flavors that will elevate your lunch, dinner, or even a casual snack to a gourmet experience. So, get ready to embark on a delectable adventure as we delve into the art of crafting the perfect pita pocket chicken salad.

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

CLASSIC CHICKEN SALAD PITA POCKETS



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Creamy and flavor-packed chicken salad prepared with crunch celery, red onion, hard-boiled eggs and seasoned with dill and garlic served in a pita pocket.

Provided by Amy

Categories     Main Course

Time 28m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into about 1/2 inch cubes*
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped red onion
3 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped
3/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Kangaroo Whole Wheat with Honey Pita Pockets

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring constantly until chicken is cooked thoroughly and no longer pink (about 7 to 8 minutes). Drain off juices and allow to cool.
  • In a large bowl, gently stir chicken with mayonnaise until thoroughly coated. Add celery, onion, boiled eggs, dill weed, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir until combined.
  • Serve in pita pockets with lettuce and tomato, if desired.

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.

CURRIED CHICKPEA SALAD PITAS



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 (15.5 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup golden raisins
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
4 to 6 pieces pita bread, for serving
Packaged slaw mix, for serving
Ryan's Pickled Onions, for serving (recipe follows)
1 large red onion, sliced
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Add the mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice, curry powder, honey, salt and pepper to a food processor. Pulse a few times to combine. Add the chickpeas and pulse until the chickpeas are slightly smashed, 5 or 6 more times.
  • Empty the mixture into a serving bowl. Fold in the raisins and cilantro until everything is fully coated. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve in a pita with cabbage mix and Ryan's Pickled Onions.
  • Add the onions, apple cider vinegar, white vinegar, sugar, peppercorns, salt and 1 cup water to a glass pint jar. Stir or shake well to mix. Let marinate overnight in the refrigerator, then keep for up to a month in the fridge.

CHICKEN AND ARUGULA PITA POCKETS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 whole-wheat pitas, halved and opened
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 cup Arugula Pesto, recipe follows
2 store-bought rotisserie chicken breasts, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
8 cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 cup arugula
2 cups packed arugula
1 clove garlic, peeled and halved
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Arrange the pita halves on a baking sheet and bake for 5 to 7 minutes until warmed through.
  • In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon zest and Arugula Pesto. Stir in the diced chicken.
  • To assemble the pita pockets, fill each pita half with the chicken mixture. Top with tomatoes and 1/4 cup arugula and serve.
  • For the pesto, blend the arugula and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. With the machine running, gradually add the oil until well blended. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in Parmesan and salt and pepper.

CITRUS-CHICKEN SALAD PITA POCKETS



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Let the bright flavor of Mandarin oranges light up your day in these Citrus-Chicken Salad Pita Pockets. Enjoy the toasted slivered almonds, lettuce and parsley come together for these yummy chicken salad pita pockets.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups cooked chicken strips
1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup KRAFT Mayo with Olive Oil Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
4 pita breads, cut in half
8 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, oranges and nuts in large bowl. Add mayo and parsley; mix lightly.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Fill pita halves with lettuce and chicken mixture just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 480 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 29 g

CHICKEN SALAD IN A WHOLE WHEAT PITA POCKET



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This is not your typical Chicken Salad. I am not partial to onions and celery so I made up my own version using Spinach and Broccoli and it turned out delicious enough that I am posting it here for you to try. This recipe is basically a base that can be eaten with or without additions so if you enjoy onions and celery add them in or you could try, tomatoes, olives, avocado, walnuts, Raspberries, Zucchini, Summer Squash or more.

Provided by Silver.lily

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 8 1/2 pockets of salad, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large chicken breasts, diced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup broccoli, raw and chopped
1 cup spinach, raw and chopped
4 tablespoons Miracle Whip
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
4 whole wheat pita bread, cut in half

Steps:

  • Dice the chicken and brown it in the Worcestershire sauce in a non-stick skillet with no oil.
  • When the chicken is mostly browned add the chopped broccoli and spinach.
  • Cover and let it stay on the heat long enough for the chicken to finish cooking and the spinach and broccoli to soften then remove from heat leaving covered.
  • In a separate bowl mix the mustard, cheese and Miracle Whip. (Mayonnaise works too).
  • Once the chicken has cooled add the chicken to the bowl and mix well.
  • Place some of the mixture into half a Whole Wheat Pita Pocket and Enjoy.
  • * This tastes delicious both warm and cold so leftovers are great.
  • * Some possible additions: tomato, olives, celery, onion, avocado, zucchini, summer squash, walnuts, raspberries. - if you add zucchini and/or squash you will probably want to steam it separately and then add to the mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.3, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 30.6, Sodium 285.5, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 0.8, Protein 12.9

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

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

FRUITY CHICKEN SALAD PITAS



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I found this handwritten recipe tucked inside an old community cookbook I bought more than 40 years ago. I made a few changes over the years to suit my family's tastes. -Kristine Chayes, Smithtown, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup cubed rotisserie chicken
1/2 cup chopped apple
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup unsweetened crushed pineapple, well drained
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 pita pocket halves

Steps:

  • Combine the first 9 ingredients. Fill pita halves with chicken mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 588 calories, Fat 26g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 670mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g 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

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

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

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

CHICKEN SALAD PITA SANDWICHES



Chicken Salad Pita Sandwiches image

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

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

CHICKEN SALAD IN PITAS



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Make these delicious chicken salad filled pita bread sandwiches for dinner tonight in just 15 minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pita breads (6 inches in diameter)
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
1 cup frozen green peas, thawed and drained
1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup)
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
1 small mango, peeled, pitted and diced (3/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Cut pita breads in half; open to form pockets. Mix remaining ingredients.
  • Divide chicken mixture among pita bread halves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 520 mg

Tips:

  • Use a variety of chicken salad fillings to keep your pita pockets interesting. Some popular options include celery, onion, grapes, nuts, and dried fruit.
  • If you're using a store-bought chicken salad, be sure to add some fresh herbs or vegetables to give it a more homemade flavor.
  • To make your pita pockets more flavorful, brush them with olive oil or melted butter before baking.
  • You can also sprinkle your pita pockets with herbs, spices, or cheese before baking.
  • If you're using a toaster oven to bake your pita pockets, be sure to watch them closely so that they don't burn.

Conclusion:

Pita pocket chicken salad is a quick and easy meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a variety of fillings to choose from, you can easily customize this recipe to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give pita pocket chicken salad a try.

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