Spinach Artichoke Chicken Stuffed Pita (Printable version)

Fluffy pita pockets stuffed with creamy spinach, artichokes, and tender chicken. A satisfying Mediterranean-American main dish.

# 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

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine 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 pita breads in half to form pockets.
04 - Stuff each pita half generously with the spinach artichoke chicken mixture.
05 - Arrange stuffed pitas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
06 - Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until filling is hot and cheese is melted.
07 - Remove from oven, garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The filling comes together in minutes using ingredients you probably already have
  • Baking the pitas makes them pillowy while the cheese gets melty and golden
  • High protein comfort food that does not leave you feeling heavy
02 -
  • Overstuffing the pitas causes them to burst during baking so fill them thoughtfully
  • Underbaked centers are disappointing so check that the filling is piping hot throughout
  • Room temperature filling stuffs more easily than cold filling straight from the fridge
03 -
  • Squeeze the chopped spinach between paper towels to remove excess moisture before mixing
  • Let the filling rest 10 minutes before stuffing so the flavors can start developing
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