Classic Chicken Salad Pita Pockets Recipes

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CHICKEN PITA POCKETS



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If everybody's hungry and you're crunched for time, reach for a pita pocket. Just slice them open, fill them up and go. Save even more time with chicken tenders. -Jacqueline Parker, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
1 package (14 ounces) coleslaw mix
2/3 cup mayonnaise
12 whole wheat pita pocket halves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix oil, thyme, paprika, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt until blended. Add chicken; toss to coat. Let stand 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix, mayonnaise and remaining salt; spoon into pita halves. Place chicken on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Fill pitas with chicken strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calories, Fat 26g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 687mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

CHICKEN SALAD PITAS



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These easy Chicken Salad Pitas make for a perfect light lunch on a warm day! It takes your usual classic chicken salad recipe up a notch!

Provided by Jessica Formicola

Categories     Main Course     Main Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 ½ cups cooked chicken (, chopped or shredded)
¼ cup celery (, finely minced)
2 tablespoons sweet onion (, minced)
1/4 cup red grapes (, quartered, optional)
1/4 cup walnuts (, chopped, optional)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
Bibb or butter lettuce
Fresh tomato
4 Pita breads (, cut in half)

Steps:

  • Combine mayonnaise, cooked chicken, celery, sweet onion, grapes, walnuts, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, fine sea salt and white pepper in a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine.
  • Stuff 1 piece of lettuce and a tomato slice into each pita bread halve.
  • Spoon in chicken salad.
  • If you've tried this recipe, please come back and let us know how it was!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 643 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN PITA POCKETS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 Tyson Grilled and Ready Breast Fillets
3/4 cup ranch-style salad dressing
1 teaspoon dill weed, dried
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup mushrooms, fresh; sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced, separated into rings
1 cup lettuce, shredded
4 large pita bread pockets, halved

Steps:

  • 1. Blend salad dressing and dill in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • 2. Cook chicken according to package directions. Dice.
  • 3. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium. Add mushrooms and onion; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add chicken and stir.
  • Serving Suggestion: Stuff pita bread halves evenly with chicken mixture. Top with lettuce and dressing. Serve with carrot sticks. Refrigerate leftovers.

CLASSIC CHICKEN SALAD PITA POCKETS



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Creamy and flavor-packed chicken salad prepared with crunch celery, red onion, hard-boiled eggs and seasoned with dill and garlic served in a pita pocket.

Provided by Amy

Categories     Main Course

Time 28m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into about 1/2 inch cubes*
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped red onion
3 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped
3/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Kangaroo Whole Wheat with Honey Pita Pockets

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring constantly until chicken is cooked thoroughly and no longer pink (about 7 to 8 minutes). Drain off juices and allow to cool.
  • In a large bowl, gently stir chicken with mayonnaise until thoroughly coated. Add celery, onion, boiled eggs, dill weed, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir until combined.
  • Serve in pita pockets with lettuce and tomato, if desired.

CHICKEN-SALAD PITAS



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Mandarin oranges, toasted almonds, and celery enliven chicken salad with bursts of wonderful color and flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 stalks celery, 1 coarsely chopped and 2 thinly sliced
1 medium sweet yellow onion, coarsely chopped
1 carrot, coarsely chopped
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, plus more for seasoning
2 (12 ounces total) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 cup (from one 11-ounce can) canned mandarin orange segments
8 (6- or 8-inch) pita breads
8 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Bring 2 cups water, chopped celery, onion, carrot, thyme, and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to a simmer. Add chicken; cover and simmer until cooked through, about 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to a bowl; let cool, then shred with 2 forks. Discard contents of pan.
  • Stir together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and mustard in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in chicken, sliced celery, and almonds. Gently fold in orange segments.
  • Cut 1 inch from top of each pita to open pocket. Fill each pita with 1 lettuce leaf and 1/2 cup chicken salad.

PITA POCKET CHICKEN SALAD



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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

2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1-1/2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
1 cup chopped cucumber
3/4 cup sliced almonds
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup poppy seed salad dressing
6 pita pocket halves
Leaf lettuce, optional

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.

CHICKEN SALAD PITA SANDWICHES



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Prep time is minimal thanks to leftover cooked chicken and bottled salad dressing. Just chill and serve!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast
1/4 cup fat-free honey Dijon dressing
1/4 cup chopped cucumber
1/4 cup chopped tomato
1 tablespoon finely chopped cashews
2 whole wheat pita breads (6 inch), cut in half to form pockets
2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise or salad dressing

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix chicken, dressing, cucumber, tomato and cashews. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes until chilled.
  • Just before serving, spread insides of pita pockets with mayonnaise. Fill pockets with chicken mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 830 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

FRUITY CHICKEN SALAD PITAS



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I found this handwritten recipe tucked inside an old community cookbook I bought more than 40 years ago. I made a few changes over the years to suit my family's tastes. -Kristine Chayes, Smithtown, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup cubed rotisserie chicken
1/2 cup chopped apple
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup unsweetened crushed pineapple, well drained
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 pita pocket halves

Steps:

  • Combine the first 9 ingredients. Fill pita halves with chicken mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 588 calories, Fat 26g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 670mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

TROPICAL CHICKEN SALAD PITA POCKETS



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Pineapple and chicken salad with a sweet dressing, served in a pita pocket for a cool bite in the hot weather.

Provided by DOJAGRAM

Categories     Salad

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (5 ounce) package mixed salad greens
1 (6 ounce) package diced cooked chicken
½ cup fresh pineapple chunks
½ cup seedless red grapes, halved
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup fresh blueberries
1 teaspoon salad seasoning mix (such as Mrs.Dash®)
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup honey
3 tablespoons slivered almonds
6 pita bread rounds, split

Steps:

  • Rinse salad thoroughly in a colander; shake as dry as possible and place in a large bowl. Add chicken, pineapple, grapes, tomatoes, blueberries, and salad seasoning and mix together.
  • Whisk mayonnaise and honey together in a separate bowl. Pour over salad mixture and toss until all ingredients are coated. Add almonds. Serve in pita pockets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.2 calories, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 28.4 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 430.5 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

CHICKEN SALAD POCKETS



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A nicely seasoned dressing gives plenty of herb flavor to these fresh-tasting sandwiches from Donna Poole, Marysville, Kansas. The colorful filling is a great way to use up leftover chicken.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried basil
2 cups shredded red leaf lettuce or romaine
6 pita breads (6 inches), halved

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cucumber, tomato and onions. In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, oil, garlic, sugar and basil. Pour over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. , Just before serving, add lettuce and toss to coat. Spoon about 1/2 cup into each pita half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 380mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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