Spinach Artichoke Chicken Stuffed Pita (Printable)

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

# 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, optional
12 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Bread

13 - 4 large pita breads, whole wheat or regular

→ Garnish

14 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
15 - 1 lemon, cut into wedges

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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 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.

# Top Suggestions:

01 -
  • You get all the indulgent flavors of spinach artichoke dip but with enough protein to call it dinner
  • The filling comes together in one bowl while the oven does the rest of the work
  • These pitas reheat beautifully for lunch the next day, maybe even better than fresh
02 -
  • Overstuffing might seem like a good idea until the filling starts oozing out in the oven, leaving you with a messy baking sheet and lighter pitas than you planned
  • Letting the stuffed pitas rest for about five minutes after baking gives the filling time to set slightly so everything stays put when you bite in
03 -
  • Warm your pita breads in the microwave for 15 seconds before cutting to prevent cracking
  • If your pitas feel stale, brush the outsides with a little olive oil before baking
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