Spinach Artichoke Chicken Stuffed Pita (Print Version)

Warm pita pockets stuffed with creamy spinach, artichokes, and tender chicken for a satisfying Mediterranean-American meal.

# 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
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.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, artichoke hearts, spinach, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, onion powder, oregano, red pepper flakes, 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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • The Greek yogurt makes the filling impossibly creamy without feeling heavy like traditional spinach dip can
  • Everything happens in one bowl, and the oven does most of the work while you pour yourself a drink
  • You can prep the filling ahead of time and stuff the pitas whenever hunger strikes
02 -
  • Overstuffing the pitas seems like a good idea until they burst open in the oven, leaving you with a delicious mess
  • Let the filling sit for 5 minutes before stuffing so the spinach releases some excess moisture
  • If your pitas feel stale, wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 20 seconds before stuffing
03 -
  • Squeeze the liquid out of your artichoke hearts and spinach like your life depends on it
  • Room temperature filling stuffs into pitas much easier than cold filling straight from the fridge
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