Spinach Artichoke Chicken Stuffed Pita (Printer version)

Fluffy pita pockets stuffed with creamy spinach, artichokes, and tender chicken. Perfect for lunch or light dinner.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken & Filling

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
02 - 1 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
03 - 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
04 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
05 - 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
06 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
07 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 1 clove garlic, minced
09 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
11 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Bread

13 - 4 large pita breads, whole wheat or regular

→ Garnish

14 - Fresh parsley, chopped
15 - Lemon wedges

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, artichoke hearts, spinach, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, onion powder, oregano, red pepper flakes if using, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
03 - Slice the pita breads in half to form pockets.
04 - Stuff each pita half generously with the spinach artichoke chicken mixture.
05 - Arrange the stuffed pitas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
06 - Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the filling is hot and the cheese is melted.
07 - Remove from oven, garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The creamy filling manages to feel indulgent while packing in serious protein from the chicken and Greek yogurt
  • These pitas reheat beautifully for lunch the next day, making them perfect for meal prep without any of the usual sad leftovers
02 -
  • Don't skip draining the artichoke hearts thoroughly, otherwise your filling will become watery and the pitas might get soggy
  • Let the pitas cool for about 5 minutes after baking so the filling sets slightly and doesn't tumble out when you bite in
03 -
  • If your pitas feel stale, wrap them in damp paper towels and microwave for 20 seconds before stuffing, they'll plump right back up
  • For extra crispy edges, brush the outside of the pitas lightly with olive oil before baking
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