Spinach Artichoke Chicken Stuffed Pita (Print Version)

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

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Steps:

01 - Set oven to 375°F (190°C).
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 create pockets.
04 - Fill each pita half generously with the spinach artichoke chicken mixture.
05 - Place 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.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • The filling stays incredibly creamy while the pita gets perfectly crisp in the oven
  • Its basically party dip and dinner rolled into one handheld package
02 -
  • Overstuffing seems like a good idea until cheese explodes onto your baking sheet
  • Letting the pitas rest for two minutes after baking prevents the filling from sliding right out when you cut them
03 -
  • Warm the pitas in the microwave for 15 seconds before slicing to prevent cracking
  • Brush the outside edges with olive oil before baking for extra golden crunch
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