Spinach Artichoke Chicken Stuffed Pita (Printable)

Creamy spinach artichoke chicken filling baked inside warm pita pockets

# What You 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 (optional)

14 - Fresh parsley, chopped
15 - Lemon wedges

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
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 15-20 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 Greek yogurt makes the filling creamy without being heavy, and you honestly wont believe how much flavor gets packed into each bite
  • These reheat beautifully for lunch the next day, which is saying something for stuffed bread
02 -
  • Overstuffing the pitas seems like a good idea until they split open in the oven, so show some restraint
  • Letting them cool for just a couple minutes after baking helps the filling set slightly so its not molten when you bite in
03 -
  • Warm the pitas for 30 seconds in the microwave before slicing and theyll be much less likely to tear
  • Double the filling and keep some in the refrigerator for a quick dip with crackers or vegetables
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