Mediterranean Chicken Pita Pockets Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Chicken Pita Pockets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs cooked chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 1 (10 ounce) box frozen peas; 2 medium tomatoes, washed and chopped; 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled; 2 green onions, chopped; salt and black pepper; 1/2 cup plain yogurt (low-fat is okay); 1/2 cup mayonnaise (Hellman's is best, low-fat is okay); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon dried dill (or to taste); 4 (1 1/2 ounce) pita breads, halved crosswise; 4 whole iceberg lettuce or 4 whole shredded lettuce, if desired

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs cooked chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 (10 ounce) box frozen peas
2 medium tomatoes, washed and chopped
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
2 green onions, chopped
salt and black pepper
1/2 cup plain yogurt (low-fat is okay)
1/2 cup mayonnaise (Hellman's is best, low-fat is okay)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried dill (or to taste)
4 (1 1/2 ounce) pita breads, halved crosswise
4 whole iceberg lettuce or 4 whole shredded lettuce, if desired

1
Bring a half cup of water to a boil in a medium saucepan; add the frozen peas, bring to a boil, and simmer for 4 minutes (do not overcook); drain, and set aside.
2
In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cooked peas, tomatoes, feta cheese, green onion and black pepper if desired.
3
Fold in the yogurt, mayo, lemon juice and dillweed; toss well to combine.
4
Line the pita halves with a leaf of lettuce or shredded lettuce if desired, and stuff with chicken mixture.
5
If you are a garlic lover, then fresh garlic or garlic powder may be added to the mixture.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs cooked chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch pieces, 1 (10 ounce) box frozen peas, 2 medium tomatoes, washed and chopped, 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Chicken Pita Pockets falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mediterranean Chicken Pita Pockets

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