Best 7 Poppy Seed Chicken Pitas Recipes
If you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal that's packed with flavor, look no further than poppy seed chicken pitas. This dish combines tender chicken, a creamy poppy seed dressing, and fresh vegetables all wrapped up in a warm pita bread. It's a delicious and satisfying meal that's perfect for busy families on the go.
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POPPY SEED CHICKEN
A yummy, creamy chicken casserole which can turn into an elegant dish when the chicken breasts are left whole. For a variation, use boneless chicken breasts, but do not dice them. Pour the soup mixture over all, but sprinkle the cracker and seed combination over the breasts only and bake as usual.
Provided by Janet Schaufele
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place the diced chicken breasts on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish sprayed with a nonstick cooking spray. In a bowl combine the soup, sour cream and sherry. Pour or spoon mixture over the chicken. Sprinkle salt and pepper on top.
- Mix the poppy seeds and crushed crackers and sprinkle mixture over the chicken, salt and pepper. Drizzle the melted butter or margarine over the cracker/poppyseed layer and bake covered in the preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes (take cover off for the last 5 minutes). Let stand a few minutes before servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 601.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 128.6 mg, Fat 40.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 18.4 g, Sodium 892.8 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
POPPY SEED CHICKEN PITAS RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by courtneyj87
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cover the chicken with cold water in a saucepan and add 1 teaspoon salt. Remove strips of zest from half of the orange with a vegetable peeler; add the zest to the water. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until the chicken is cooked through, about 18 minutes. Remove the chicken and let cool. Zest the remaining orange peel and put zest in a large bowl; juice the orange into the bowl. Stir in the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, celery, nuts, chives, poppy seeds, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Add the apricots, if desired. Shred the chicken, discarding the bones and skin, and toss with the dressing. Stuff a few lettuce leaves and some of the chicken salad into each pita.
CREAMY CHICKEN MINI PITAS
Steps:
- Remove the skin from the chicken and pull the meat from the bones. Discard the skin and bones.
- Chop the chicken and put it into a medium bowl. Add the celery, scallions, walnuts, tarragon, and mayonnaise; mix thoroughly. If the mixture is not creamy enough, add more mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to let the flavors meld.
- Slice the mini pitas in half, open the pockets, and stuff with a heaping tablespoon of chicken mixture.
POPPY SEED CHICKEN CASSEROLE
Wonderful chicken dish. Very easy to make.
Provided by Callie Wilson Wolfe
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the chicken breasts into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until the chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes. Drain the water, then shred the chicken.
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Combine the butter, crackers, and poppy seeds in a bowl; set aside.
- Blend the sour cream and cream of chicken soup in a bowl; pour half of the soup mixture into a 9x9-inch baking dish. Add the shredded chicken, then pour the remaining half of the soup mixture on top. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese, then top with the cracker mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese has melted and the sauce is bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 592.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 141.5 mg, Fat 45.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 24.9 g, Sodium 900.2 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
BAKED LEMON CHICKEN
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge in the flour and pat off the excess. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add the chicken skin-side down and saute until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and reserve. Discard the oil and wipe the pan out with a paper towel. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and heat over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook until golden, about 10 to 12 minutes. Add the lemon zest, garlic, and rosemary, and cook for 2 minutes more. Add the honey, lemon juice, and broth, increase the heat and bring to a simmer. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the onions to a 9- by 13-inch ovenproof casserole, and spread them out. Arrange the chicken, skin-side up in a single layer on the onions. Pour the cooking liquid over the chicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bake in the oven, basting every 15 minutes, until cooked through, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve.Source: foodnetwork.comRecipe formatted with the Cook'n Recipe Software from DVO Enterprises.
Nutrition Facts : Calories per serving 156
PITA POCKET CHICKEN SALAD
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
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.
POPPY SEED-CHICKEN PITAS
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Cover the chicken with cold water in a saucepan and add 1 teaspoon salt. Remove strips of zest from half of the orange with a vegetable peeler; add the zest to the water. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until the chicken is cooked through, about 18 minutes. Remove the chicken and let cool.Grate the remaining orange zest into a large bowl; juice the orange into the bowl. Stir in the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, celery, nuts, chives, poppy seeds, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Add the apricots, if desired.Shred the chicken, discarding the bones and skin, and toss with the dressing. Stuff a few lettuce leaves and some of the chicken salad into each pita.Source: foodnetwork.comRecipe formatted with the Cook'n Recipe Software from DVO Enterprises.
Nutrition Facts : Calories per serving 422
Tips:
- For a more flavorful chicken, marinate it in the yogurt mixture for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the onion, celery, and carrots by hand. Just make sure they are finely chopped.
- To make the poppy seed dressing, whisk all of the ingredients together in a small bowl until smooth.
- To assemble the pitas, place a piece of chicken, some cabbage, and a drizzle of dressing in each pita pocket.
- Enjoy the pitas immediately, or wrap them in plastic wrap and store them in the refrigerator for later.
Conclusion:
Poppy seed chicken pitas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The poppy seed dressing adds a unique and flavorful touch to the pitas. If you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy chicken, then you should definitely try this recipe.
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